◄ 7082. qasas ►
Strong's Lexicon qasas: To cut off, to cut down, to cut asunder Original Word: קָסַס Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: qacac Pronunciation: kah-tsats Phonetic Spelling: (kaw-sas') Definition: to lop off Meaning: To lop off Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • While there is no direct Greek equivalent for קָסַס, the concept of pruning or cutting away is reflected in the Greek verb καθαίρω (kathairō), Strong's Greek Number 2508, which means to cleanse or prune. This term is used in the New Testament, particularly in John 15:2, where Jesus speaks of the Father as the vinedresser who prunes the branches to make them more fruitful. Usage: The verb קָסַס (qasas) is used in the context of cutting or lopping off, typically referring to the act of trimming or cutting down. Context: • The Hebrew verb קָסַס (qasas) is a primitive root that conveys the action of cutting or lopping off, often used in agricultural or horticultural contexts. This term is employed to describe the act of trimming or pruning, which is a common practice in maintaining the health and productivity of plants and trees. The concept of lopping off can also metaphorically extend to the idea of removing or cutting away that which is unnecessary or detrimental. • In the Berean Standard Bible, the usage of קָסַס is not directly quoted, but its conceptual application can be seen in passages that discuss the pruning or cutting away of branches or other elements that hinder growth or fruitfulness. This imagery is often used to illustrate spiritual truths, such as the need for discipline and correction in the life of a believer to promote spiritual growth and maturity. • The act of lopping off, as described by קָסַס, underscores the importance of removing obstacles or hindrances to ensure the flourishing of what is good and fruitful. This principle is echoed throughout the Scriptures, where the removal of sin and the cultivation of righteousness are emphasized as essential for a life that honors God. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin a prim. root Definition to strip off NASB Translation cut off (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [קָסַס] verb Po`el. strip off (so context requires; verb otherwise unknown); — Imperfect3masculine singular וְאֶתמִּֿרְיָהּ יְקוֺסֵס Ezekiel 17:9 and its fruit shall he not strip off? קֶ֫סֶת see קשׂה Strong's Exhaustive Concordance cut off A primitive root; to lop off -- cut off. Forms and Transliterations יְקוֹסֵ֣ס יקוסס yə·qō·w·sês yekoSes yəqōwsês Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Ezekiel 17:9 HEB: וְאֶת־ פִּרְיָ֣הּ ׀ יְקוֹסֵ֣ס וְיָבֵ֗שׁ כָּל־ NAS: up its roots and cut off its fruit, KJV: the roots thereof, and cut off the fruit INT: up fruit and cut withers all manner 1 Occurrence Strong's Hebrew 7082 1 Occurrence yə·qō·w·sês — 1 Occ.