קַשָּׁת
qash.shat
H7199
H:N-M
Hebrew
bowman
1
Occurrences
1
Books
Hebrew
Language
qash.shat denotes a person identified in Genesis 21:20 by archery.
The sole attestation identifies the youth by his connection with archery in Genesis 21:20.
Senses in use
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Person associated with archery · dominant
In Genesis 21:20, the masculine singular absolute noun occurs in the clause describing the youth after he grew and lived in the wilderness; the APB renders the verse as saying that he “became an archer.”
In the Anselm Project Bible: In Genesis 21:20, the APB presents the clause with “became an archer.” This rendering confirms the clause's overall portrayal rather than isolating the noun mechanically.