כֶּ֫סֶת
ke.set (H3704)
amulet
AI Word Study
The word "ke.set" (H3704) in Hebrew refers to an amulet. An amulet is an object worn or carried with the intention of warding off evil, disease, or bad luck. Despite being part of the semantic domain of "Animals & Creatures," its primary meaning is not related to a specific animal, but rather to an object used for protection. In the biblical text, "ke.set" appears only twice. This limited occurrence suggests that this word may have been a specific or archaic term that held cultural or magical significance in ancient Israelite society. Given its association with protection and warding off evil, "ke.set" might have played a role in the daily lives of people seeking spiritual or practical protection. Further study into the specific contexts where "ke.set" is used would be necessary to fully understand its significance and the nature of its usage in ancient Israelite culture.
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and say, “The Lord Yahweh says: ‘Woe to the women who sew pillows on all elbows, and make kerchiefs for the head of persons of every stature to hunt souls! Will you hunt the souls of my people, and save souls alive for yourselves?
“Therefore the Lord Yahweh says: ‘Behold, I am against your pillows, with which you hunt the souls to make them fly, and I will tear them from your arms. I will let the souls go, even the souls whom you hunt to make them fly.