Berean Strong's Lexicon qayit: Summer, summer fruit, harvest Original Word: קַיִץ Word Origin: From the root קוּץ (quwts), which means "to awake" or "to be alert," often associated with the time of harvest. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G2330 (therismos): Refers to harvest, reaping, or the act of gathering crops. - G2331 (theros): Refers to summer or the warm season, often associated with harvest time. Usage: The Hebrew word "qayit" primarily refers to the summer season or the fruit that is harvested during this time. It is often used in the context of agricultural cycles, symbolizing a time of gathering and abundance. In a broader sense, it can also imply a period of ripeness or readiness. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, the summer was a critical time for agriculture, marking the season when fruits such as figs and grapes were harvested. This period was essential for sustaining the community through the year, as it provided necessary food supplies. The summer harvest was a time of hard work but also of celebration and gratitude for God's provision. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin(Aramaic) corresponding to qayits Definition summer NASB Translation summer (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs קַ֫יִט noun [masculine] summer (ᵑ7 Syriac; see Biblical Hebrew II. קיץ); — absolute ׳ק Daniel 2:35. קְיָם, קְיָּם see קוּם. above Strong's Exhaustive Concordance summer (Aramaic) corresponding to qayits; harvest -- summer. see HEBREW qayits Forms and Transliterations קַ֔יִט קיט Kayit qa·yiṭ qayiṭLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Daniel 2:35 HEB: מִן־ אִדְּרֵי־ קַ֔יִט וּנְשָׂ֤א הִמּוֹן֙ NAS: like chaff from the summer threshing floors; KJV: of the summer threshingfloors; INT: of threshing the summer carried them |