The meaning of “קֹטֶן”
Understanding qôṭen reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
little finger. - a pettiness, i.e. the little finger 1) little finger
קֹטֶן
little finger. - a pettiness, i.e. the little finger 1) little finger
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Kings 12:10 | “And the young men that were grown up with him spake unto him, saying, Thus shalt thou speak unto this people that spake unto thee, saying, Thy father made our yoke heavy, but make thou it lighter unto us; thus shalt thou say unto them, My little finger shall be thicker than my father’s loins.” Word: קֹטֶן (qôṭen) | |
| 2 Chronicles 10:10 | “And the young men that were brought up with him spake unto him, saying, Thus shalt thou answer the people that spake unto thee, saying, Thy father made our yoke heavy, but make thou it somewhat lighter for us; thus shalt thou say unto them, My little finger shall be thicker than my father’s loins.” Word: קֹטֶן (qôṭen) |
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