Strong's Lexicon qatsin: Leader, ruler, captain, prince, official Original Word: קָצִין Word Origin: Derived from the root קָצָה (qatsah), meaning "to cut off" or "to end." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - ἄρχων (archon) - Strong's Greek 758: Often translated as "ruler" or "leader," similar in function to "qatsin." - ἡγεμών (hegemon) - Strong's Greek 2232: Translated as "governor" or "leader," indicating a position of authority. Usage: The Hebrew word "qatsin" generally refers to a person of authority or leadership, often used to describe a military leader, a ruler, or an official. It conveys the idea of someone who has been set apart for a specific role of governance or command. The term is used in various contexts to denote leadership, whether in a military, civic, or tribal setting. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, leadership roles were often designated by divine appointment or hereditary succession. Leaders such as judges, kings, and military captains played crucial roles in guiding the people according to God's laws and purposes. The term "qatsin" reflects the hierarchical structure of ancient Near Eastern societies, where leaders were responsible for maintaining order, justice, and defense. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom an unused word Definition a chief, ruler NASB Translation chief (3), chiefs (1), commander (1), ruler (3), rulers (4). Brown-Driver-Briggs קָצִין noun masculineDaniel 11:18 chief, ruler (properly decider, compare DrDaniel 11:8); — absolute ׳ק Judges 11:6 +; construct קְצִּין Isaiah 3:7; plural construct קְעִינֵי Isaiah 1:40 +; suffix קְצִינַיִח Isaiah 22:3; — 1 chief, commander in war Joshua 10:24 (JE), Judges 11:6,11 ("" ראֹשׁ), Daniel 11:18. 2 dictator, Isaiah 3:67. 3 more Generally, ruler, man in authority, Isaiah 1:10; Isaiah 22:3; Micah 3:1,9; of ants, ׳אֵין ק Proverbs 6:7 (+שֹׁטֵר, משֵׁל). — Proverbs 25:15 read probably קֶצֶף (Toy). קְצָוֺת see קְצָת. above קצח (√ of following; meaning unknown; Late Hebrew קֶצַח = Biblical Hebrew; Arabic Strong's Exhaustive Concordance captain, guide, prince, ruler From qatsah in the sense of determining; a magistrate (as deciding) or other leader -- captain, guide, prince, ruler. Compare Eth Qatsiyn. see HEBREW qatsah see HEBREW Eth Qatsiyn Forms and Transliterations וּלְקָצִ֑ין וּקְצִינֵ֖י ולקצין וקציני לְקָצִ֑ין לקצין קְצִ֥ין קְצִינֵ֞י קְצִינֵ֣י קְצִינַ֥יִךְ קָצִ֑ין קָצִ֖ין קָצִ֗ין קָצִ֤ין קצין קציני קציניך kaTzin keTzin ketziNayich ketziNei lə·qā·ṣîn lekaTzin ləqāṣîn qā·ṣîn qāṣîn qə·ṣî·na·yiḵ qə·ṣî·nê qə·ṣîn qəṣîn qəṣînayiḵ qəṣînê ū·lə·qā·ṣîn ū·qə·ṣî·nê uketziNei ulekaTzin ūləqāṣîn ūqəṣînêLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Joshua 10:24 HEB: וַ֠יֹּאמֶר אֶל־ קְצִינֵ֞י אַנְשֵׁ֤י הַמִּלְחָמָה֙ NAS: and said to the chiefs of the men KJV: and said unto the captains of the men INT: and said to the chiefs of the men of war Judges 11:6 Judges 11:11 Proverbs 6:7 Proverbs 25:15 Isaiah 1:10 Isaiah 3:6 Isaiah 3:7 Isaiah 22:3 Daniel 11:18 Micah 3:1 Micah 3:9 12 Occurrences |
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