Biblica Analytica

קִשֻּׁרִים

qish.shur (H7196)

sash

2 verses 2 books OT 2 / NT 0
AI Word Study

# Qishshurim: A Hebrew Word for Sash The Hebrew word *qishshurim* (קִשּׁוּרִים) designates a **sash**—a band of fabric worn around the body, typically at the waist. Based on the lexical data, this term appears only twice in the biblical text, suggesting it refers to a specific garment item rather than a common everyday object in biblical narratives. The limited occurrences of *qishshurim* indicate that sashes held particular significance in certain contexts, likely related to formal or ceremonial dress. Rather than being a staple garment mentioned frequently, it appears to have been notable enough to warrant specific mention in at least two biblical passages. The singular focus on this garment piece suggests it may have served a distinctive function—whether decorative, functional for securing clothing, or indicative of status or religious role. Without additional context from the specific biblical passages where this word appears, the data confirms only that *qishshurim* represents a recognizable article of clothing in ancient Hebrew culture, one specific enough to have its own lexical term. Its rarity in the biblical record may reflect either limited practical usage or the selective nature of biblical narrative rather than the garment's actual prevalence in daily life.

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Isaiah 3:20

the headdresses, the ankle chains, the sashes, the perfume containers, the charms,

Jeremiah 2:32

“Can a virgin forget her ornaments, or a bride her attire? Yet my people have forgotten me for days without number.