Hebrew / Aramaic entry for Bible study and original-language reference.
| Strong's Number: | H7001 |
|---|---|
| Word: | קְטַר |
| Part of Speech: | noun masc |
| Etymology: | (Aramaic) from a root corresponding to H7000 |
| Language: | Aramaic |
| Occurrences: | 3 |
| Transliteration: | qtar |
| Phonetic Spelling/Pronunciation: | ket-ar' |
| Meaning: | 1. a knot (as tied up), i.e. (figuratively) a riddle 2. also a vertebra (as if a knot) |
| KJV Renderings: | doubt, joint. |
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[קְטַר] noun masculine Dan 5:6 joint, knot; — literal plural construct קִטְרֵי Dan 5:6 joints of his loin; figurative absolute קִטְרִין Dan 5:12 Dan 5:16, usually knotty things, difficulties (Syriac PS3591); but probably of magic spells, banns (also Syriac PSl.c. , compare Brock319 b), so Bev, see also Dr.
Theological Wordbook of the Old Testament
R. Laird Harris, Gleason L. Archer, and Bruce K. Waltke
