Strong's Lexicon Eth Qatsin: Leader, Ruler, Commander, Officer Original Word: עֵת קָצִין Word Origin: Derived from the root קָצָה (qatsah), meaning "to cut off" or "to decide." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G758 (archon): Often translated as "ruler" or "leader," similar in function to "qatsin." - G2232 (hegemon): Meaning "governor" or "leader," reflecting a position of authority. Usage: The term "Eth Qatsin" is used in the Hebrew Bible to denote a person of authority, often a leader or commander within a military or governmental context. It implies a role of decision-making and leadership, often associated with governance or military command. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, the term "qatsin" would have been understood within the context of tribal leadership and military organization. Leaders or commanders were crucial in maintaining order and executing decisions, especially during times of conflict. The role of a "qatsin" was not only administrative but also carried a sense of moral and spiritual responsibility, as leaders were expected to guide the people according to God's laws. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom eth and qatsin Definition "time of a ruler," a place on the border of Zebulun NASB Translation Eth-kazin (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs קָצִין [עֵה] proper name, of a location on border of Zebulun, only with ה locative, ׳עִתָּה ק Joshua 19:13 site unknown. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Ittah-kazinFrom eth and qayam; time of a judge; Eth-Katsin, a place in Palestine -- Ittah-kazin (by including directive enclitic). see HEBREW eth see HEBREW qayam Forms and Transliterations קָצִ֑ין קצין kaTzin qā·ṣîn qāṣînLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Joshua 19:13 HEB: חֵ֖פֶר עִתָּ֣ה קָצִ֑ין וְיָצָ֛א רִמּ֥וֹן NAS: to Gath-hepher, to Eth-kazin, and it proceeded KJV: to Gittahhepher, to Ittahkazin, and goeth out INT: the sunrise to Gath-hepher to Eth-kazin proceeded to Rimmon |
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