קְטַר

qe.tarNoun (Masculine)H7001

joint

From: (Aramaic) from a root corresponding to H7000 (קָטַר);

Short Definition

a knot (as tied up), i.e. (figuratively) a riddle; also a vertebra (as if a knot)

Full Lexicon Entry

  1. knot, joint, problem 1a) joints (of the hip) 1b) difficulties, doubts (fig)

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Masculine)

Morphology A:N-M

DescriptionA:N-M

Occurrences

3 times

Appears 3 times in the Old Testament. Top books include:

Daniel
3

Key Passages

  • Daniel 5:6
  • Daniel 5:12
  • Daniel 5:16

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