Strong's Lexicon qataph: To pluck, gather, or pick Original Word: קָטַף Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "qataph," similar concepts of gathering or harvesting can be found in Greek words like "θερίζω" (therizó - to reap) and "συλλέγω" (syllego - to gather). Usage: The Hebrew verb "qataph" primarily means to pluck or gather, often in the context of harvesting or collecting fruits, leaves, or other produce. It conveys the action of taking something from its source, typically in a careful or deliberate manner. This term is used in the context of agricultural activities, reflecting the agrarian society of ancient Israel. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, agriculture was a central part of daily life and economy. The act of plucking or gathering was not only a routine task but also held significant cultural and religious importance. Harvest times were often associated with festivals and offerings, reflecting gratitude and dependence on God's provision. The use of "qataph" in the Hebrew Bible often underscores the connection between the people and the land, as well as their reliance on God's blessings for sustenance. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. root Definition to pluck off or out NASB Translation cut down (1), pluck (3), plucked off (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [קָטַף] verb pluck off (twigs, etc.), or out (Late Hebrew = Biblical Hebrew; Arabic  pluck grapes; ᵑ7 קְטַף, Syriac  ; compare Assyrian ‡atâpu, apparently pluck off); — Qal Perfect3masculine singularקָטָ֑ף Ezekiel 17:4 he [i.e. eagle, in figure] plucked off twigs; 2 masculine singular וְקָטַפְתָּ֫ Deuteronomy 23:26 (ears of grain, בְּיָדֶ֑ךָ); Imperfect1singular אֶקְטֹף Ezekiel 17:22 (subject ׳י; accusative +מִן from); Participle masculine plural הַקֹּטְפִים Job 30:4 they who pluck out the mallow. Niph`al Imperfect3masculine singular יָקָּטֵב Job 8:12 it is not plucked off. I. קטר (√ of following; compare Assyrian ‡utru (with ת) smoke; Talmud, ᵑ7 קִיטְרָא, קוּטְרָא (thick) smoke; Arabic Strong's Exhaustive Concordance crop off, cut down up, pluck A primitive root; to strip off -- crop off, cut down (up), pluck. Forms and Transliterations אֶקְטֹ֔ף אקטף הַקֹּטְפִ֣ים הקטפים וְקָטַפְתָּ֥ וקטפת יִקָּטֵ֑ף יקטף קָטָ֑ף קטף ’eq·ṭōp̄ ’eqṭōp̄ ekTof hakkoteFim haq·qō·ṭə·p̄îm haqqōṭəp̄îm kaTaf qā·ṭāp̄ qāṭāp̄ vekatafTa wə·qā·ṭap̄·tā wəqāṭap̄tā yikkaTef yiq·qā·ṭêp̄ yiqqāṭêp̄Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Deuteronomy 23:25 HEB: בְּקָמַ֣ת רֵעֶ֔ךָ וְקָטַפְתָּ֥ מְלִילֹ֖ת בְּיָדֶ֑ךָ NAS: grain, then you may pluck the heads KJV: of thy neighbour, then thou mayest pluck the ears INT: standing your neighbor's may pluck the heads your hand Job 8:12 Job 30:4 Ezekiel 17:4 Ezekiel 17:22 5 Occurrences |
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smoke (said of fire); usually exhale odour (especially of roast meat); Assyrian ‡utrinnu, incense-offering; Sabean מקטר censer CISiv. Nos.26, 1. 6; 30, 1.4. Ethiopic 
: incense; Egyptian k@atalqa Bondi74ff. kataruti WMMAs.u.Eur.97 = קְטֹרֶת, קְטָרוֺת; Late Hebrew [קָטַר] smoke (said of incense)). 
