Strong's Lexicon Qetsits: Twig, branch, or shoot Original Word: קְצִיץ Word Origin: Derived from the root קָצַץ (qatsats), meaning "to cut off" or "to cut down." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "qetsits," the concept of branches or twigs can be found in Greek words like κλάδος (klados), which also means branch or twig, as seen in the New Testament (e.g., John 15:5). Usage: The Hebrew word "qetsits" refers to a small branch or twig, often used metaphorically to describe something that is cut off or separated. It can imply fragility or insignificance, as a twig is easily broken or discarded. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, agriculture and the natural environment played a significant role in daily life and spiritual symbolism. Trees and their branches were often used in biblical literature to convey messages about growth, life, and judgment. The imagery of a twig or branch being cut off would resonate with an agrarian society familiar with pruning and the care of plants. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originperhaps from qatsats Definition a city in Benjamin NASB Translation Emek-keziz* (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs קְצִיץ proper name, of a location (from above √ ?); — only in ׳עֵמֶק ק in Benjamin, Joshua 18:21, Αμεκασεις, etc. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Keziz From qatsats; abrupt; Keziz, a valley in Palestine -- Keziz. see HEBREW qatsats Forms and Transliterations קְצִֽיץ׃ קציץ׃ keTzitz qə·ṣîṣ qəṣîṣLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Joshua 18:21 HEB: חָגְלָ֖ה וְעֵ֥מֶק קְצִֽיץ׃ KJV: and the valley of Keziz, INT: and Beth-hoglah and the valley of Keziz |
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