The meaning of “קָצִין”
Understanding qâtsîyn reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
captain, guide, prince, ruler. Compare עֵת קָצִין. - a magistrate (as deciding) or other leader 1) chief, ruler, command...
קָצִין
captain, guide, prince, ruler. Compare עֵת קָצִין. - a magistrate (as deciding) or other leader 1) chief, ruler, commander 1a) chief, commander (in war) 1b) dictator 1c) ruler (of one in authority)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Joshua 10:24 | “And it came to pass, when they brought out those kings unto Joshua, that Joshua called for all the men of Israel, and said unto the captains of the men of war which went with him, Come near, put your feet upon the necks of these kings. And they came near, and put their feet upon the necks of them.” Word: קָצִין (qâtsîyn) | |
| Judges 11:11 | “Then Jephthah went with the elders of Gilead, and the people made him head and captain over them: and Jephthah uttered all his words before the Lord in Mizpeh.” Word: קָצִין (qâtsîyn) | |
| Proverbs 25:15 | “By long forbearing is a prince persuaded, and a soft tongue breaketh the bone.” Word: קָצִין (qâtsîyn) | |
| Isaiah 3:7 | “In that day shall he swear, saying, I will not be an healer; for in my house is neither bread nor clothing: make me not a ruler of the people.” Word: קָצִין (qâtsîyn) | |
| Daniel 11:18 | “After this shall he turn his face unto the isles, and shall take many: but a prince for his own behalf shall cause the reproach offered by him to cease; without his own reproach he shall cause it to turn upon him.” Word: קָצִין (qâtsîyn) |
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