קְצִיעָה
𐤒𐤑𐤉𐤏𐤄
qᵉtsîyʻâh
H7102 noun
SILEX Entry
Definition
Cassia, a fragrant plant (Cinnamomum cassia or a related species), specifically its aromatic bark, used for perfume and anointing oil. In lexicographic context, also the name 'Keziah', the second daughter of Job, indicating an association with fragrance or beauty.
Semantic Range
cassia bark (as a fragrant spice), aromatic bark used in anointing oil or perfumes, name of a woman (Keziah)
Root / Etymology
From the Hebrew root קצע meaning 'to cut off, to strip, to peel.' The noun קְצִיעָה derives from this root and refers to the bark that is stripped or peeled from the cassia tree for use as a spice or perfume ingredient. The connection relates to the product being a strip or piece cut from a plant.
Historical & Contextual Notes
קְצִיעָה appears in two major contexts: as an aromatic substance in Psalm 45:8 (where it is listed as one of the spices in royal anointing oil or perfumed garments), and as a personal name for one of Job's three daughters born after his trials (Job 42:14). The name's use likely alludes metaphorically to pleasant fragrance or valued beauty. In biblical references to cassia (context of spice or perfume), the term denotes the aromatic bark, not the living plant or other part; this distinguishes it from קִנָּמוֹן (cinnamon). Later translations (including KJV) render the term as 'cassia,' but understanding its botanical reference requires recognizing the ancient Near Eastern spice trade, where cassia was imported luxury. The English word 'cassia' may not always capture the full cultural value attached to the product in biblical usage.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
from קָצַע; cassia (as peeled; plural the bark); cassia.
Bantu Hebrew
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קצע (q-ts-ʿ) — to cut off, to strip, to peel
| Strong's | Lemma | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
| H4740 | מַקְצוֹעַ | in the cut-off corner of |
| H4741 | מַקְצֻעָה | with the scraping-tools |
| H4742 | מְקֻצְעָה | to cut-off corners of |
| H7103 | קְצִיעָה | Cassia |
| H7106 | קָצַע | trimmed-off ones |
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H7102-01 |
קְ֭צִיעוֹת | qetsiot | HNcfpa |
cassia | cassia bark strips | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H7102-01 |
Psalms 45:9 | קְ֭צִיעוֹת | qetsiot | HNcfpa |
cassia | cassia bark strips |