Strong's Lexicon qots: Thorn, brier Original Word: קוֹץ Word Origin: From an unused root meaning to prick Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G173: ἄκανθα (akantha) - thorn - G4647: σκόλοψ (skolops) - thorn, stake Usage: The Hebrew word "qots" primarily refers to thorns or briers, which are sharp, pointed outgrowths on plants. In the Bible, "qots" is often used metaphorically to represent obstacles, difficulties, or the consequences of sin. Thorns are frequently associated with the curse upon the ground following Adam and Eve's disobedience in the Garden of Eden (Genesis 3:18). Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, thorns and briers were common in the arid and semi-arid regions. They were often seen as nuisances to farmers and shepherds, as they could damage crops and harm livestock. Thorns were also used symbolically in biblical literature to represent desolation, judgment, and the challenges faced by the people of God. The imagery of thorns would have been familiar to the original audience, serving as a vivid reminder of the fallen state of the world and the need for redemption. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom an unused word Definition a thorn, thornbush NASB Translation thorn (2), thorn bushes (1), thorns (9). Brown-Driver-Briggs I. קוֺץ noun masculineEzekiel 28:24 thornbush, thorn; — absolute ׳ק Genesis 3:18 +; plural קֹצִים Exodus 22:5 +, קוֺצִים Isaiah 33:12 +; construct קוֺצֵי Judges 8:7,16; — 1 thornbush, + דַּרְדַּר (q. v.) Genesis 3:18 (J), Hosea 10:8; + שָׁמִיד Isaiah 32:13; + בַּרְקָנִים (q. v.), הַמִדְבָּר ׳ק Judges 8:7,16; ׳ק alone Exodus 22:5 (E); בְּאֵשׁ קוֺצִים Psalm 118:12 (simile of foes); in various figurative, Isaiah 33:12; Jeremiah 4:3; Jeremiah 12:18. 2 thorn, fig, Ezekiel 28:24 (with מַכְאִב, see כאב; "" סִלּוֺן; q. v.); simile מֻנָד ׳כְּק 2 Samuel 23:6 (PerlesAnal.53 conjecture מֹץ, but see also נוד Hoph`al). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance thorn Or qots {kotse}; from quwts (in the sense of pricking); a thorn -- thorn. see HEBREW quwts Forms and Transliterations וְק֣וֹץ וְק֥וֹץ וְקֹצִ֣ים וקוץ וקצים כְּק֥וֹץ כקוץ ק֣וֹץ ק֥וֹץ קֹצִים֙ קוֹצִ֑ים קוֹצִ֥ים קוֹצִֽים׃ קוֹצֵ֥י קוץ קוצי קוצים קוצים׃ קצים kə·qō·wṣ keKotz kəqōwṣ Kotz koTzei koTzim qō·ṣîm qō·w·ṣê qō·w·ṣîm qō·wṣ qōṣîm qōwṣ qōwṣê qōwṣîm veKotz vekoTzim wə·qō·ṣîm wə·qō·wṣ wəqōṣîm wəqōwṣLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 3:18 HEB: וְק֥וֹץ וְדַרְדַּ֖ר תַּצְמִ֣יחַֽ NAS: Both thorns and thistles KJV: Thorns also and thistles INT: thorns and thistles shall grow Exodus 22:6 Judges 8:7 Judges 8:16 2 Samuel 23:6 Psalm 118:12 Isaiah 32:13 Isaiah 33:12 Jeremiah 4:3 Jeremiah 12:13 Ezekiel 28:24 Hosea 10:8 12 Occurrences |
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