Original Word: קְצָת
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: qetsath
Pronunciation: ke-tsath'
Phonetic Spelling: (kets-awth')
Definition: Some, a little, a portion
Meaning: a termination, a portion, after

Word Origin: Derived from the root קָצָה (qatsah), meaning "to cut off" or "to end."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G3313 (μέρος, meros) – meaning "part" or "portion."

- G5100 (τις, tis) – meaning "some" or "any."

Usage: The Hebrew word "qetsath" is used to denote a small portion or a part of something. It often conveys the idea of a limited or partial amount, as opposed to a whole. In the context of the Hebrew Bible, it is used to describe a small quantity or a fraction of a larger entity.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, the concept of portions was significant, especially in the context of land, inheritance, and offerings. The division of land among the tribes of Israel, the allocation of portions to the Levites, and the distribution of food and resources were all integral to the societal structure. Understanding the idea of "qetsath" helps in comprehending how the Israelites viewed and managed their resources and responsibilities.

Word Origin
(Aramaic) corresponding to qetsath
Definition
an end
NASB Translation
end (1), later (1), some* (1).

end, partly

(Aramaic) corresponding to qtsath -- end, partly.

see HEBREW qtsath

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