7115. qotser

Lexicon

qotser: Harvest, reaping, shortness

Original Word: קֹצֶר
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: qotser
Pronunciation: ko'-tser
Phonetic Spelling: (ko'-tser)
Definition: Harvest, reaping, shortness
Meaning: shortness, impatience

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

anguish

From qatsar; shortness (of spirit), i.e. Impatience -- anguish.

see HEBREW qatsar

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from qatsar
Definition
shortness
NASB Translation
despondency* (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

קֹ֫צֶר noun [masculine] shortness; — construct רוּחַ ׳ק Exodus 6:9 (P) = impatience.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root קָצַר (qāṣar), which means "to be short" or "to shorten."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • While there is no direct one-to-one correspondence in the Greek Strong's entries for קֹצֶר, similar concepts can be found in Greek words that describe brevity or impatience, such as ὀλιγοψυχία (oligopsychia) for faintheartedness or impatience, and βραχύς (brachys) for shortness or brevity. These Greek terms capture the essence of the Hebrew קֹצֶר in their respective contexts within the New Testament.

Usage: The word קֹצֶר is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe both literal and figurative shortness. It can refer to the brevity of life or the impatience and frustration experienced by individuals.

Context: • קֹצֶר (qōṣer) appears in various contexts within the Hebrew Scriptures, often highlighting the human condition of impatience or the brevity of life. For instance, in Job 21:4, the term is used to express Job's frustration and impatience with his situation: "Is my complaint against a man? Then why should I not be impatient?" (BSB). This usage underscores the emotional and psychological state of individuals facing trials and tribulations.
• The concept of קֹצֶר is also linked to the transient nature of human life, as seen in passages that reflect on the fleeting nature of existence. This dual application of the term—both as a descriptor of physical brevity and emotional impatience—provides a rich tapestry for understanding human experiences in the biblical narrative.
• The root קָצַר (qāṣar) further expands on this idea, as it is used in various forms to describe the act of shortening or the state of being short, whether in physical stature, time, or patience.

Forms and Transliterations

מִקֹּ֣צֶר מקצר mikKotzer miq·qō·ṣer miqqōṣer

Englishman's Concordance

Exodus 6:9
HEB: אֶל־ מֹשֶׁ֔ה מִקֹּ֣צֶר ר֔וּחַ וּמֵעֲבֹדָ֖ה
NAS: on account of [their] despondency and cruel
KJV: not unto Moses for anguish of spirit,
INT: to Moses anguish of spirit bondage

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 7115
1 Occurrence

miq·qō·ṣer — 1 Occ.