7117. qetsath
Lexical Summary
qetsath: end, ends

Original Word: קְצָת
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: qtsath
Pronunciation: ke-tsath'
Phonetic Spelling: (kets-awth')
KJV: end, part, X some
NASB: end, ends
Word Origin: [from H7096 (קָצָה - cut off)]

1. (literally or figuratively) a termination
2. (by implication) a portion
3. (adverbially, with prepositional prefix) after

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
end, part, some

From qatsah; a termination (literally or figuratively); also (by implication) a portion; adverbially (with prepositional prefix) after -- end, part, X some.

see HEBREW qatsah

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from qatsah
Definition
an end
NASB Translation
end (3), ends (3), some* (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs
קְצָת noun feminine end (LagBN 10 Ges§ 95n); — construct ׳ק Nehemiah 7:69 (Gi Baer, Nehemiah 7:70 van d. H.) +; suffix קְצָתָם Daniel 1:5; plural absolute קְצָוֺת Exodus 38:5; Psalm 65:9 ( + perhaps קצוותו Exodus 37:8; Exodus 39:4 Kt. see קָצָה; Köii. 1, 61 derives these plural forms from [קָ֑צוּ]); —

1 end, of corners of grating Exodus 38:5 ("" קְצוֺתָיו Exodus 27:4), compare Exodus 37:8; Exodus 39:4 above (all P); ends of earth Psalm 65:9.

2 מִקְצָת (some) from the end of, some of (מִן 3b) Nehemiah 7:69 (so Late Hebrew), Daniel 1:2.

3 ׳מִק at the end of a certain time Daniel 1:5,15,18.

II. קצה (√ of following (Ol§ 215 hii. 1, 405); compare Arabic decide judicially, decree, †adi).

קְצָת noun feminine end (so Biblical Hebrew (late); ᵑ7 (Genesis 47:2); not Syriac; compare Egyptian Aramaic RŠS361A 4); — construct ׳לִק at the end of (months, days) Daniel 4:26; Daniel 4:31; מַלְכוּתָא ׳מִןקֿ Daniel 2:42 = part of ("" מִנַּהּ vd; compare Biblical Hebrew קְצָת 2).

Topical Lexicon
Definition and Scope

קְצָת (Strong’s 7117) expresses the idea of “a part,” “a little,” or “some.” Each usage conveys a limited quantity that is nevertheless significant within its context, whether the portion is physical (articles of the temple), material (food rations), or personal (contributors to a project).

Canonical Occurrences

1. Nehemiah 7:70 – “Some of the heads of the families contributed to the work.”
2. Daniel 1:2 – “He carried off some of the articles from the house of God.”
3. Daniel 1:5 – The young Judeans received “daily provisions” (literally, portions) from the king.
4. Daniel 1:15 – After ten days, Daniel and his companions looked healthier than all who ate the royal portion.
5. Daniel 1:18 – At “the end of the time” (after their appointed portion of training) the youths were presented to the king.

Historical Context and Narrative Function

Nehemiah’s record highlights a remnant returning from exile who give “some” of their resources. Though numerically small, their gifts sustain an enormous rebuilding task and demonstrate that God works through the faithful few (cf. Ezra 2:68-69).

In Daniel, קְצָת frames the exile narrative. Nebuchadnezzar confiscates only “some of the articles,” foreshadowing both judgment and hope: judgment, because the temple is plundered; hope, because treasures and people remain for future restoration (Ezra 1:7-11). The same root underlies the daily “portions” assigned to Daniel and his friends. Their refusal of the king’s food and wine shows that holiness can be maintained even when only a small allotment of vegetables and water is chosen. The “little” portion becomes a visible testimony that “God gave them knowledge and skill in every kind of literature and wisdom” (Daniel 1:17).

Theological Themes

1. The Power of the Remnant – Scripture often emphasizes God’s ability to accomplish His purposes through “some” rather than many (Judges 7:2-7; Isaiah 10:20-22). קְצָת reminds readers that divine effectiveness is not measured by quantity.
2. Stewardship and Generosity – Nehemiah 7:70 portrays a minority giving sacrificially for communal restoration. Faithfulness with a little is commended (Luke 16:10).
3. Separation unto Holiness – Daniel’s dietary choice shows that sanctification may involve limiting oneself to a lesser portion for the sake of obedience.
4. Sovereignty in Judgment and Mercy – Even while permitting the temple vessels to be taken, the LORD limits the loss to “some,” preserving the rest for future worship.

Ministry Applications

• Encourage believers who feel numerically or materially small: “some” is enough when consecrated to God.
• Highlight the value of partial obedience that is prompt and sincere; generosity often starts with a little.
• Teach youth that counter-cultural choices (Daniel 1) can begin with something as modest as diet, yet yield great spiritual influence.
• In missions or church planting, celebrate incremental progress rather than despising “the day of small things” (Zechariah 4:10).

Christological and New Covenant Reflection

Jesus multiplies a few loaves and fish, echoing the theme that a small portion is sufficient when blessed by God (Matthew 14:13-21). The Supper likewise distributes “a piece of bread” and “a cup,” yet conveys the fullness of the new covenant. קְצָת therefore anticipates the gospel principle that God uses the seemingly insignificant—a manger in Bethlehem, twelve ordinary disciples, a remnant according to grace—to accomplish redemptive purposes.

Conclusion

קְצָת serves as a linguistic signpost to divine economy: the LORD often works through limited means and small beginnings to reveal His greatness. Whether a handful of temple vessels, a modest donation, or a restricted diet, the “little” placed in God’s hands advances His unshakable kingdom.

Forms and Transliterations
וּלְמִקְצָת֙ וּמִ֨קְצָתָ֔ם וּמִקְצָת֙ ולמקצת ומקצת ומקצתם ū·lə·miq·ṣāṯ ū·miq·ṣā·ṯām ū·miq·ṣāṯ ulemikTzat ūləmiqṣāṯ umikTzat uMiktzaTam ūmiqṣāṯ ūmiqṣāṯām
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Englishman's Concordance
Nehemiah 7:70
HEB: וּמִקְצָת֙ רָאשֵׁ֣י הָֽאָב֔וֹת
KJV: And some of the chief of the fathers
INT: of the chief of the fathers

Daniel 1:2
HEB: מֶֽלֶךְ־ יְהוּדָ֗ה וּמִקְצָת֙ כְּלֵ֣י בֵית־
KJV: into his hand, with part of the vessels
INT: king of Judah part of the vessels of the house

Daniel 1:5
HEB: שָׁנִ֣ים שָׁל֑וֹשׁ וּמִ֨קְצָתָ֔ם יַֽעַמְד֖וּ לִפְנֵ֥י
NAS: years, at the end of which they were to enter
KJV: years, that at the end thereof they might stand
INT: years three the end enter personal

Daniel 1:15
HEB: וּמִקְצָת֙ יָמִ֣ים עֲשָׂרָ֔ה
NAS: At the end of ten days
KJV: And at the end of ten days
INT: the end days of ten

Daniel 1:18
HEB: וּלְמִקְצָת֙ הַיָּמִ֔ים אֲשֶׁר־
NAS: Then at the end of the days which
KJV: Now at the end of the days
INT: the end of the days which

5 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 7117
5 Occurrences


ū·lə·miq·ṣāṯ — 1 Occ.
ū·miq·ṣāṯ — 3 Occ.
ū·miq·ṣā·ṯām — 1 Occ.

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