The meaning of “קָצָה”
Understanding qâtsâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
cut off, cut short, scrape (off). - to cut off - (figuratively) to destroy - (partially) to scrape off 1) to cut off 1a)...
קָצָה
cut off, cut short, scrape (off). - to cut off - (figuratively) to destroy - (partially) to scrape off 1) to cut off 1a) (Qal) to cut off 1b) (Piel) to cut off 1c) (Hiphil) to scrape, scrape off
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Leviticus 14:41 | “And he shall cause the house to be scraped within round about, and they shall pour out the dust that they scrape off without the city into an unclean place:” Word: קָצָה (qâtsâh) | |
| Leviticus 14:43 | “And if the plague come again, and break out in the house, after that he hath taken away the stones, and after he hath scraped the house, and after it is plaistered;” Word: קָצָה (qâtsâh) | |
| 2 Kings 10:32 | “In those days the Lord began to cut Israel short: and Hazael smote them in all the coasts of Israel;” Word: קָצָה (qâtsâh) | |
| Proverbs 26:6 | “He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool cutteth off the feet, and drinketh damage.” Word: קָצָה (qâtsâh) | |
| Habakkuk 2:10 | “Thou hast consulted shame to thy house by cutting off many people, and hast sinned against thy soul.” Word: קָצָה (qâtsâh) |