Strong's Lexicon qetseb: Wrath, rage, indignation Original Word: קֶצֶף Word Origin: Derived from the root קָצַף (qatsaf), meaning "to be angry" or "to be enraged." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "qetseb," the concept of divine wrath is often expressed in the New Testament with the Greek word "ὀργή" (orgē), Strong's Greek #3709. Usage: The Hebrew word "qetseb" primarily denotes a state of intense anger or wrath. It is often used to describe the fierce anger of God in response to sin and disobedience. This term conveys a sense of divine judgment and the seriousness with which God views sin. In the context of the Old Testament, "qetseb" is frequently associated with the consequences of breaking the covenant with God, leading to divine retribution. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, the concept of divine wrath was understood as a response to covenant unfaithfulness. The Israelites believed that God's anger was not arbitrary but was a reaction to moral and spiritual failures. The use of "qetseb" in the Hebrew Bible reflects the theological understanding that God's wrath is a just response to human sinfulness, serving both as a warning and a call to repentance. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom qatsab Definition a cut, shape, extremity NASB Translation form (2), roots (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs קֶ֫צֶב noun masculine1Kings 6:25 1 cut, shape; 2 extremity; — 1 ׳ק absolute, shape of cherubim 1 Kings 6:25 ( + מִדָּה), of bases 1 Kings 7:37 (+ id.). 2 extremity, plural construct קִצְבֵי הָרִים Jonah 2:7 the extremities (bottoms) of (the) mountains ( = קצבי הרים Ecclus 16:19). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance bottom, size From qatsab; shape (as if cut out); base (as if there cut off) -- bottom, size. see HEBREW qatsab Forms and Transliterations וְקֶ֥צֶב וקצב לְקִצְבֵ֤י לקצבי קֶ֥צֶב קצב Ketzev lə·qiṣ·ḇê lekitzVei ləqiṣḇê qe·ṣeḇ qeṣeḇ veKetzev wə·qe·ṣeḇ wəqeṣeḇLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Kings 6:25 HEB: מִדָּ֥ה אַחַ֛ת וְקֶ֥צֶב אֶחָ֖ד לִשְׁנֵ֥י NAS: measure and the same form. KJV: measure and one size. INT: measure the same form and the same both 1 Kings 7:37 Jonah 2:6 3 Occurrences |