Qoshet (קֹשֶׁט) is a rare Aramaic-flavored Hebrew word meaning truth, reality, or what is truly the case — emphatic certainty. It appears in Proverbs 22:21, where the purpose of wisdom teaching is described as imparting 'qoshet' — words of genuine truth — to those who seek reliable counsel. The word emphasizes not just factual accuracy but the solid, dependable character of what is true.
Qoshet appears alongside emeth (truth/faithfulness) in Proverbs 22:21 as the goal of the wise teacher: to give back 'words of truth' to those who sent to inquire. The passage suggests that truth is not merely abstract — it is serviceable, it can be 'sent' as an answer, it performs a function. God's Word is qoshet — reliable, certain, trustworthy as a foundation for life.
The Proverbs 22 passage frames wisdom teaching as producing qoshet that can be trusted and deployed — truth you can send on an errand. This is practical wisdom for ambassadors, counselors, and all who represent another's interests. Jesus is the Truth incarnate (John 14:6) — not merely accurate, but the very ground of reality itself. His words are qoshet.