Lexical Summary qetsath: end, ends Original Word: קְצָת 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 Originfrom 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 h Köii. 1, 405); compare Arabic 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.” 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. Ministry Applications • Encourage believers who feel numerically or materially small: “some” is enough when consecrated to God. 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 ūmiqṣāṯāmLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman'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 Daniel 1:5 Daniel 1:15 Daniel 1:18 5 Occurrences |