קְצַף
𐤒𐤑𐤐
qᵉtsaph
H7108 verb
SILEX Entry
Definition
To become angry; to be enraged or furious. In Biblical Aramaic, the verb describes the experience or expression of intense anger or wrath, often attributed to kings or rulers reacting to situations they perceive as insubordinate or offensive. The focus is on the emergence or outburst of anger, which may sometimes result in punitive action.
Semantic Range
to be angry, to become enraged, to have one's wrath kindled, to be furious, to express intense anger (especially by a ruler), to be moved to anger
Root / Etymology
From the root קצף, which in Hebrew generally means 'to be angry, to be enraged.' The Aramaic form of the verb corresponds in meaning and development, indicating a shared Semitic root. The word in its Aramaic form is often used in the biblical record of the Persian period literature.
Historical & Contextual Notes
קְצַף occurs in Biblical Aramaic portions of the Hebrew Bible, such as Daniel and Ezra, reflecting the broader Persian imperial context. Its usage is notable for emphasizing the absolute authority and emotional reactions of non-Israelite monarchs, especially Persian kings (e.g., Daniel 2:12; 3:19). The verb is distinct in nuance from other Hebrew or Aramaic verbs for anger, such as עֲבַד (to do anger, i.e., act in anger) or זְעַף (to be in a sullen rage), as קְצַף typically emphasizes the emotional surge or outburst. In English translations, this nuanced sense is often reduced to 'was angry' or 'became furious,' but the original term highlights the explosiveness and potential for drastic response inherent in bureaucratic or autocratic settings depicted in these texts. Later usage in post-biblical Aramaic and rabbinic literature maintains the association with strong or wrathful anger, though the contextual focus may shift somewhat to less formalized settings.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
(Aramaic) corresponding to קָצַף; to become enraged; be furious.
Bantu Hebrew
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קצף (q-ts-p) — anger, wrath, rage, fury
| Strong's | Lemma | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
| H7107 | קָצַף | in causing to enrage |
| H7109 | קְצַף | furious wrath |
| H7110 | קֶצֶף | in your wrath |
| H7111 | קְצָפָה | brittle bark-fragment |
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H7108-01 |
וּ/קְצַ֣ף | uqetsaf | AC/Vqp3ms |
and furious | and he became enraged | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H7108-01 |
Daniel 2:12 | וּ/קְצַ֣ף | uqetsaf | AC/Vqp3ms |
and furious | and he became enraged |