Strong's Lexicon qetsiah: Cassia Original Word: קִצְיעָה Word Origin: Derived from the root קָצַע (qatsa), meaning "to scrape off" or "to cut off." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for qetsiah in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a specific Hebrew term related to a particular spice and personal name. Usage: The term "qetsiah" refers to a type of aromatic spice derived from the bark of a tree, similar to cinnamon. In the Bible, it is used to denote both the spice itself and as a personal name. Cultural and Historical Background: Cassia was a valuable spice in the ancient Near East, often used in perfumes, anointing oils, and incense. It was considered a luxury item and was part of the trade goods brought from distant lands. The use of cassia in anointing oil is significant in the context of worship and consecration, highlighting its importance in religious practices. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom qatsa Definition cassia (a powdered bark) NASB Translation cassia (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs I. [קְצִיעָה] noun feminine cassia, a powdered bark, like cinnamon (hence Greek κασία, Latin casia, LewyFremdw. 37); — plural (מֹר וַאֲהָלוֺת) פָצִיעוֺת Psalm 45:9 (Che now תּוּצַק are shed, see inEncy. Bib. CASSIA, n.). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance cassia From qatsa'; cassia (as peeled; plural the bark) -- cassia. see HEBREW qatsa' Forms and Transliterations קְ֭צִיעוֹת קציעות Ketziot qə·ṣî·‘ō·wṯ qəṣî‘ōwṯLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Psalm 45:8 HEB: מֹר־ וַאֲהָל֣וֹת קְ֭צִיעוֹת כָּל־ בִּגְדֹתֶ֑יךָ NAS: and aloes [and] cassia; Out of ivory KJV: and aloes, [and] cassia, out of the ivory INT: myrrh and aloes cassia All your garments 1 Occurrence |
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