Qôsheṭ — H7189

Definition

masculine noun

equity (as evenly weighed), i.e. reality

1. bow
2. truth, balanced verity

Usually translated as

truth

Origin

or qôshṭ; from an unused root meaning to balance

Greek equivalents

• alēthḗs (G227)

Occurrences

Qôsheṭ occurs 2 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Psalms (1), Proverbs (1)

• Psalms 60:4 — Thou hast given a banner to them that fear thee, that it may be displayed because of the truth (קֹ֣שֶׁט). Selah.
• Proverbs 22:21 — That I might make thee know the certainty (קֹ֭שְׁטְ) of the words of truth; that thou mightest answer the words of truth to them that send unto thee?