Original Word: קוּט
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: quwt
Pronunciation: koot
Phonetic Spelling: (koot)
Definition: To loathe, to be disgusted, to feel a sickening dread
Meaning: to cut off, detest

be grieved, loathe self

A primitive root; properly, to cut off, i.e. (figuratively) detest -- begrieved, loathe self.

[קוֺט] dubious verb intransitive, assumed meaning break, snap (supposed to be akin to Arabic cut, cut off, pare, trim [whence Buhl assumes √ קטט]), to account for יְקוֺט Job 8:14, either as

Qal Imperfect3masculine singular whose hope snappeth; or as

noun [masculine] = fragile thing ("" בֵּית עַכָּבִישׁ; compare Di Bu); probably corrupt; Du Beer read קוּרִים Bu conjecture קֻרֵי קַיִט [Aramaism for קַיִץ ׳ק].

קול (√ of following; Assyrian kâlu, speak, call, cry (Tel Amarna lament), kûlu, speech; Arabic say, word; Ethiopic sound, voice,and so Aramaic קָלָא ; Phoenician קל voice, so NPunic קאל, suffix קולא; SI² sound, voice; Late Hebrew קוֺל noise, בֵּת קוֺל = echo).

Word Origin: A primitive root

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G2577 (κατακόπτω • katakoptō): To cut down, to cut off
• G2875 (κοπιάω • kopiaō): To grow weary, to toil
• G4360 (προκόπτω • prokoptō): To advance, to cut forward

These Greek entries, while not direct translations, share thematic elements with קוּט in terms of cutting off or experiencing a strong emotional or physical reaction. The Greek terms reflect actions or states that involve separation, weariness, or advancement, paralleling the Hebrew concept of detestation and severance.

Usage: The verb קוּט (qut) is used in the Hebrew Bible to express a sense of loathing or detestation. It conveys a strong emotional reaction, often associated with a feeling of being cut off or separated due to disgust or abhorrence.

Context: The Hebrew root קוּט (qut) appears in various contexts within the Old Testament, often reflecting a deep-seated aversion or repulsion. This term is used to describe both human and divine reactions to sin, idolatry, or other detestable actions. The emotional intensity of קוּט is evident in its usage, where it often implies a complete rejection or severance from the object of detestation.

In the Berean Standard Bible, קוּט is translated in contexts that highlight the severity of the reaction it describes. For example, in Numbers 21:5, the Israelites express their loathing for the manna provided by God, saying, "We detest this miserable food!" This usage underscores the strong emotional response associated with the term.

The concept of קוּט is not limited to human emotions but is also attributed to God, who expresses detestation towards idolatry and sin. This divine reaction serves as a warning to the Israelites about the consequences of turning away from God's commandments.

אֶתְקוֹטָֽט׃ אָ֘ק֤וּט אקוט אתקוטט׃ וְנָקֹ֙טּוּ֙ וָֽאֶתְקוֹטָ֑טָה וּנְקֹֽטֹתֶם֙ ואתקוטטה ונקטו ונקטתם ’ā·qūṭ ’āqūṭ ’eṯ·qō·w·ṭāṭ ’eṯqōwṭāṭ aKut etkoTat ū·nə·qō·ṭō·ṯem unekotoTem ūnəqōṭōṯem vaetkoTatah venaKottu wā’eṯqōwṭāṭāh wā·’eṯ·qō·w·ṭā·ṭāh wə·nā·qōṭ·ṭū wənāqōṭṭūInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts