The meaning of “קוֹץ”
Understanding qôwts reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
or קֹץ qôts (kotse); from קוּץ (in the sense of pricking) thorn. - a thorn 1) thorn, thornbush 1a) thornbush 1b) thorn
קוֹץ
or קֹץ qôts (kotse); from קוּץ (in the sense of pricking) thorn. - a thorn 1) thorn, thornbush 1a) thornbush 1b) thorn
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 3:18 | “Thorns also and thistles shall it bring forth to thee; and thou shalt eat the herb of the field;” Word: קוֹץ (qôwts) | |
| Exodus 22:6 | “If fire break out, and catch in thorns, so that the stacks of corn, or the standing corn, or the field, be consumed therewith; he that kindled the fire shall surely make restitution.” Word: קוֹץ (qôwts) | |
| Judges 8:16 | “And he took the elders of the city, and thorns of the wilderness and briers, and with them he taught the men of Succoth.” Word: קוֹץ (qôwts) | |
| 2 Samuel 23:6 | “But the sons of Belial shall be all of them as thorns thrust away, because they cannot be taken with hands:” Word: קוֹץ (qôwts) | |
| Psalms 118:12 | “They compassed me about like bees; they are quenched as the fire of thorns: for in the name of the Lord I will destroy them.” Word: קוֹץ (qôwts) |