ka.sher describes a favorable outcome for an action or matter, whether sought through wisdom, sowing, or a royal appeal.

The attested uses describe an effort or matter reaching a favorable outcome: wisdom is linked with such an outcome in Ecclesiastes 10:10, the result of sowing is uncertain in Ecclesiastes 11:6, and Esther conditions her request on the matter succeeding before the king in Esther 8:5.

1. Reaching a favorable outcome · dominant

   In Ecclesiastes 10:10, the Hiphil infinitive construct occurs in the clause that contrasts exerting strength with wisdom's advantage; the APB renders the surrounding statement with “the advantage of success is wisdom.” In Ecclesiastes 11:6, the Qal imperfect concerns which sowing effort will succeed, while in Esther 8:5 the Qal perfect appears in Esther's condition that the matter succeed before the king.

   Ecclesiastes 10:10Ecclesiastes 11:6Esther 8:5

In the Anselm Project Bible: The APB presents the outcome with “success” in Ecclesiastes 10:10, “succeed” in Ecclesiastes 11:6, and “the matter succeeds” in Esther 8:5. These are verse-level renderings rather than definitions.