Proverbs 10:27 — Word Study
WLCיִרְאַ֣ת יְ֭הוָה תּוֹסִ֣יף יָמִ֑ים וּשְׁנ֖וֹת רְשָׁעִ֣ים תִּקְצֹֽרְנָה׃
BSAThe fearyirʼâh [reverence, respect] of the LORDYᵉhôvâh [Yehovah, The covenant Name of God] prolongsyâçaph▸ [adds to, increases] lifeyôwm but the yearsshâneh [periods of time, seasons] of the wickedrâshâʻ [morally wrong, sinful] will be cut shortqâtsar▸ [harvested, reaped]
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| יִרְאַ֣ת | [the] fear of | Noun common, feminine singular construct |
| יְ֭הוָה | Yahweh | Noun proper |
| תּוֹסִ֣יף | it adds | Verb, Hiphil, imperfect third person feminine singular |
| יָמִ֑ים | days | Noun common, masculine plural absolute |
| וּשְׁנ֖וֹת | and [the] years of | Conjunction, noun common feminine plural construct |
| רְשָׁעִ֣ים | wicked [people] | Noun common, masculine plural absolute |
| תִּקְצֹֽרְנָה׃ | they will be short | Verb, Qal, imperfect third person feminine plural |
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| BSB | The fear of the LORD prolongs life, but the years of the wicked will be cut short. |
| KJV | The fear of the LORD prolongeth days: but the years of the wicked shall be shortened. |
| ASV | The fear of Jehovah prolongeth days; But the years of the wicked shall be shortened. |
| YLT | The fear of Jehovah addeth days, And the years of the wicked are shortened. |
| WEB | The fear of Yahweh prolongs days, but the years of the wicked shall be shortened. |
| BBE | The fear of the Lord gives long life, but the years of the evil-doer will be cut short. |
Where they part company is in the interpretation of יִרְאַת — see How Translations Differ.
The main clause presents the positive outcome of fearing the LORD, while the subordinate clauses detail the contrasting fate of the wicked.
6 commentators on this verse
Gill, Jamieson, Poole, Trapp & more — read them ›
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verbיָסַף
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Deep Study — Proverbs 10:27
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Context — Wisdom on Life and Deathgenerated
Proverbs 10:27 highlights the contrasting outcomes of the righteous and the wicked. The fear of the LORD is presented as a source of life, while the wicked face a shorter existence. This theme of divine justice is echoed throughout the book of Proverbs, illustrating the moral order of the universe and the consequences of one's choices.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proverbs 3:2–16 | for they will add length to your days, years and peace to your life. |
| 2 | Proverbs 9:11 | For through wisdom your days will be multiplied, and years will be added to your life. |
| 3 | Psalm 21:4 | He asked You for life, and You granted it— length of days, forever and ever. |
| 4 | Psalm 34:11–13 | Come, children, listen to me; I will teach you the fear of the LORD. |
| 5 | Psalm 91:16 | With long life I will satisfy him and show him My salvation.” |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 11 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — יִרְאַ֣ת, yir.'Atgenerated
The word יִרְאָה (yir'ah) is a feminine noun meaning 'fear' or 'terror,' and it encompasses both the emotion of fear and the concept of reverence, particularly towards God. It indicates a profound respect that can also evoke awe or dread in the presence of the divine.
The parsing as a noun in the feminine singular construct shows its role in this verse as a subject of reverence that leads to life. The use of יִרְאַת emphasizes the importance of a respectful relationship with God as foundational for a long life.
How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated
This study reads the verse in the Berean Standard Bible, which uses prolongs and cut short to convey the outcomes associated with the fear of the LORD and wickedness, respectively.
Sentence Structuregenerated
The finite verb תּוֹסִ֣יף governs the main clause, which describes how the fear of the LORD affects life. The structure includes a contrasting clause that discusses the fate of the wicked, illustrating the consequences of their actions.
The sentence structure emphasizes the cause-and-effect relationship: the fear of the LORD leads to the prolongation of days, while the wicked's years are cut short, showcasing a clear moral dichotomy.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
The Septuagint translates יִרְאַת as φόβος (phobos), which carries a similar meaning of fear but can also imply respect. This choice reflects the translators' understanding of reverence towards God as a motivating factor for a long life.
The Greek term used for 'cut short' indicates a similar concept of limitation, aligning with the Hebrew meaning while potentially broadening the understanding of the consequences faced by the wicked.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
Proverbs 10:27 teaches that having a healthy fear of the LORD leads to a longer life, while those who live wickedly will have their years cut short. This verse contrasts the outcomes for the righteous and the wicked in a straightforward manner.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
Fearing the LORD means to have a deep respect and reverence for God, recognizing His authority and power, which leads to a life that aligns with His will.
The fear of the LORD promotes wise living and choices that lead to health and longevity, as it encourages individuals to follow God's guidance.
This indicates that those who live in wickedness and disregard for God will face consequences that limit their time and experiences in life.
Yes, the fear of the LORD is a principle that applies to all people, encouraging a respectful relationship with God that leads to a fulfilling life.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- In what ways can I cultivate a deeper fear of the LORD in my life?
- How can I encourage others to respect and revere God?
- What are some examples of how living righteously has led to positive outcomes in my life?
- How can I guard against the influences that lead to wickedness?
The early church on this verse — how the Fathers read it
The commentary from Bede discusses the implications of this verse, emphasizing the rewards for the faithful and the losses for the wicked.
Fear of the Lord will prolong days, etc. Those who serve God faithfully will be gifted with eternal light; but those who are devoted to impiety lose the goods they loved along with this life.Early Church Fathers on Proverbs 10 →
Commentators on this verse — 6 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on Proverbs 10:27 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleThe fear of the Lord prolongeth days,.... Not beyond the time fixed in the unalterable purposes and decrees of God, Job 14:5; but longer than some others, or than those that fear the Lord expect to
Read John Gill on Proverbs 10 →Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryThe fear of the LORD prolongeth days: but the years of the wicked shall be shortened. The fear of the Lord prolongeth days - namely, the days of the righteous, beyond the term of life assigned to others (note, Proverbs 9:11).
Read Robert Jamieson on Proverbs 10 →Matthew Poole1624–1679Matthew Poole's Commentary on the Holy BibleProlongeth days; partly because it gives them a title to the promise of long life, as well as to other promises; partly because it gladdeth the heart, which doth good like a medicine, , and preserves a man from those wicked practices which tend to the shortening of the days.
Read Matthew Poole on Proverbs 10 →John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New TestamentsProverbs 10:27 The fear of the LORD prolongeth days: but the years of the wicked shall be shortened.Ver. 27. The fear of the Lord prolongeth days.] Heb., Addeth days, viz., beyond expectation or likelihood in a course of nature. "The days of mourning for my father are at hand," said bloody Esau, "and then will I slay my brother Jacob." But threatened men, if they fear God especially, live long. For even Isaac who died soonest, lived above fifty years beyond this. But the years of the wicked shall be shortened.] "Be not overmuch wicked, neither be thou foolish: why shouldst thou die before thy time?" Sin brings death, and the worst of deaths, an unseasonable death, when it were better for a…
Read John Trapp on Proverbs 10 →Charles John Ellicott1819–1905Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(27) The fear of the Lord prolongeth days.—The special Old Testament blessing for obedience (comp. Proverbs 9:11), often fulfilled now, too, in the case of those who live on to old age, in the quiet fulfilment of duty; while others are shortening their lives by excessive anxieties, or the pursuit of pleasure.
Read Charles John Ellicott on Proverbs 10 →Daniel Denison Whedon1808–1885Whedon's Commentary on the Bible27. Prolongeth — Literally, addeth. Shortened — Cut off short, curtailed, because they feared not Jehovah. Compare Proverbs 3:2; Proverbs 9:11; Proverbs 14:27; Psalms 55:23; Ecclesiastes 7:17; Ecclesiastes 8:12-13.
Read Daniel Denison Whedon on Proverbs 10 →The verse in English, compared — 17 translations, and where they part company
Every translation on this page is a decision someone had to make and commit to. Read down a column and you see one translator's judgement; read across a row and you see the range the Greek actually allows. The BSB is the wording the rest of this page is measured against, so it is listed first.
Modern formal
The fear of the LORD prolongs life, but the years of the wicked will be cut short.
The fear of Yahweh prolongs days, but the years of the wicked shall be shortened.
The fear of the LORD prolongs life, but the years of the wicked will be cut short.
Fearing the Lord prolongs life, but the life span of the wicked will be shortened.
Tyndale line
The fear of the LORD prolongeth days: but the years of the wicked shall be shortened.
The fear of Jehovah prolongeth days; But the years of the wicked shall be shortened.
The fear of the LORD prolongeth days: but the years of the wicked shall be shortened.
The fear of the LORD prolongeth days: but the years of the wicked shall be shortened.
The feare of the Lord increaseth the dayes: but the yeeres of the wicked shalbe diminished.
Strictly literal
The fear of Jehovah prolongeth days; but the years of the wicked shall be shortened.
The fear of Jehovah addeth days, And the years of the wicked are shortened.
The fear of YHWH adds days, || And the years of the wicked are shortened.
The fear of the Lord increaseth [man's] days; but the years of the wicked will be shortened.
The fear of Yahweh prolongs life, but the years of the wicked will be short.
From the Latin
The fear of the Lord shall prolong days: and the years of the wicked shall be shortened.
Simplified
Honoring the Lord makes your life longer, but the years the wicked live will be cut short.
The fear of the Lord gives long life, but the years of the evil-doer will be cut short.
Counted from the translations carried on this site, not from a survey of every English Bible. A rendering shared by many versions is usually inherited rather than independently arrived at — the Tyndale line in particular runs through most of them.
The sentence as the grammar sees it — from the MACULA Hebrew treebank
This is not our own analysis: it is the scholarly syntax tree for the verse, showing how the clause actually holds together.
Boxes are the grammarian's groupings — clause, noun phrase, prepositional phrase.
The four witnesses to this verse — Masoretic, Septuagint, Samaritan, Qumran
Both the Masoretic Text and the Septuagint agree on the wording of this verse, with all seven words matched. This consistency reinforces the message of the verse regarding the rewards of the righteous and the fate of the wicked.
יִרְאַ֣ת יְ֭הוָה תּוֹסִ֣יף יָמִ֑ים וּשְׁנ֖וֹת רְשָׁעִ֣ים תִּקְצֹֽרְנָה׃
7 of the 7 words are matched. This is the word-by-word correspondence, not the Septuagint's own sentence — its word order and its articles are its own.
Four traditions, not one. “On the leather” means the letters physically survive on the scroll, as against letters an editor has supplied to fill a hole in it — a restoration is a scholar’s reading, not a reading of the manuscript. Words in [square brackets] are supplied; the notes count them apart from what survives.
The map of this verse — what each word keeps company with
This is a map of two things, both counted rather than judged. Company kept: which words stand within three words of each of these, anywhere in the Hebrew Bible — the thicker the line, the more often the pair meet compared with chance. Built from: the words a word is made out of, taken from its own Strong’s entry. It is not a map of meaning: nothing here claims two words mean the same thing. Click any circle to see the numbers behind it.
Lexicons — every word in Proverbs 10:27
One dossier per word, with every reference work grouped by kind — Hebrew lexicons, morphology, Bible dictionaries, topical chains and the English of the translators themselves. The verse sits at the head of each block with the word under study lit, so you never lose your place. The panel above gives the short answer; this is the long one, and it is the part of the page worth indexing.
Every entry below is the lexicographer's own text. On the Hebrew: Brown-Driver-Briggs entire and its gloss set, Strong's Hebrew Dictionary, and Tyndale House's Translators Brief lexicon. Where a cell says a work has no entry, that work genuinely has none for this word.
יִרְאָה (yir'ah) is a feminine noun meaning 'fear' or 'terror,' encompassing both the emotion and the concept of reverence, particularly in relation to God. It can denote an object that causes fear or the respect and piety associated with divine authority. The entries highlight its moral and emotional dimensions without significant disagreement.
יִרְאָה n.f. fear
fear, terror
a terror = obj. of terror
fear of God, reverence, piety
the fear of י׳ the law as revered.
base
H3374 יִרְאָה fear
3374 yir'ah yir-aw'
feminine of 3373; fear (also used as infinitive); morally,
reverence:--X dreadful, X exceedingly, fear(-fulness).
see HEBREW for 03373
יִרְאָה (yir.ah) — fear.
1) fear, terror, fearing
1a) fear, terror
1b) awesome or terrifying thing (object causing fear)
1c) fear (of God), respect, reverence, piety
1d) revered
N-fs — Noun common · feminine singular constructHNcfsc
ov:
(1) In Anglo-Saxon, had the meaning "from," "away from" (as the strengthened form "off" has still), and was not used for genitive or possessive relations, these being expressed by special case-forms. In the Norman period, however, "of" was taken to represent the French de (a use well developed by the time of Chaucer), and in the Elizabethan period both senses of "of" were in common use. But after about 1600 the later force of the word became predominant, and in the earlier sense (which is now practically obsolete) it was replaced by other prepositions. In consequence the King James Version (and in some cases the Revised Version (British and American)) contains many uses of "of" that are no longer familiar--most of them, to be sure, causing no difficulty, but there still being a few responsible for real obscurities.
OF, preposition ov. [Gr.]
1. From or out of; proceeding from, as the cause, source, means, author or agent bestowing.
I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered to you. 1 Corinthians 11:1.
For it was of the Lord to harden their hearts. Joshua 11:1.
It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed.
Lamentations 3:1.
The whole disposing thereof is of the Lord. Proverbs 16:1.
Go, inquire of the Lord for me. 2 Chronicles 34:2.
That holy thing that shall be born of thee. Luke 1:1.
Hence of is the sign of the genitive case, the case that denotes production; as the son of man, the son proceeding from man, produced from man. This is the primary sense, although we now say, produced by man. 'Part of these were slain; ' that is, a number separate, for part denotes a division; the sense then is, a number from or out of the whole were slain. So also, 'some of these were slain; ' that is…
יְהֹוָה (ye.ho.vah) is the proper name of the God of Israel, often rendered as Jehovah or the Lord. It signifies the self-existent or eternal nature of God. The name is closely associated with the revelation to Moses in Exodus 3:12-15 and is used in conjunction with other terms to denote sacred places. Some scholars suggest it derives from a root meaning 'to bring into being.'
יהוה c. 6823 i.e. יַהְוֶה n.pr.dei Yahweh, the proper name of the God of Israel—(1. MT יְהֹוָה 6518 (Qr אֲדֹנָי), or יֱהֹוִה 305 (Qr אֱלֹהִים) 2. Many recent scholars explain יַהְוֶה as Hiph. of הוה (= היה) the one bringing into being, life-giver)
יהוה is not used by E in Gn, but is given Ex 3:12-15 as the name of the God who revealed Himself to Moses at Horeb
יהוה is used with אלהים and suffixes, especially in D
the phrase † אֲנִי יהוה is noteworthy
יהוה is also used with several predicates, to form sacred names of holy places of Yahweh
base
H3068 יהוה i.e. יַהְוֶה n. pr. dei Yahweh, the proper name of the God of Israel
3068 Yhovah yeh-ho-vaw'
from 1961; (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish
national name of God:--Jehovah, the Lord. Compare 3050, 3069.
see HEBREW for 01961
see HEBREW for 03050
see HEBREW for 03069
יְהֹוָה (ye.ho.vah) — LORD.
Jehovah = "the existing One"
1) the proper name of the one true God
1a) unpronounced except with the vowel pointings of a.do.na (אֲדֹנָי "Lord" H0136)
יְהֹוָה (ye.ho.vah) — The Lord.
Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
יְהֹוָה (ye.ho.vah) — (Jerusalem of) the Lord.
Combined with ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
N-proper — Noun properHNpt
יָסַף (yacaph) is a Hebrew verb meaning to add or increase. It can denote actions like joining oneself to something or continuing to do a task. The entries indicate its use in various forms, including Qal, Niphal, and Hiphil, with nuances of doing something again or augmenting an amount.
יָסַף 214 vb. add
Qal add
Niph.
join (intr.), join oneself to
be joined, added to
Hiph.
add
sq. inf. add to do = do again or more
sq. Impf.
sq. Impf. asynd.
base
H3254 יָסַף add . add
. . join (intr.), join oneself to
. be joined, added to
. . add
. . sq. inf. add to do = do again or more
. sq. Impf.
. sq. Impf. asynd.
3254 yacaph yaw-saf'
a primitive root; to add or augment (often adverbial, to
continue to do a thing):--add, X again, X any more, X cease, X
come more, + conceive again, continue, exceed, X further, X
gather together, get more, give more-over, X henceforth,
increase (more and more), join, X longer (bring, do, make,
much, put), X (the, much, yet) more (and more), proceed
(further), prolong, put, be (strong-) er, X yet, yield.
יָסַף (ya.saph) — to add: again.
: again/continue/more[instances]
1) to add, increase, do again
1a) (Qal) to add, increase, do again
1b) (Niphal)
1b1) to join, join oneself to
1b2) to be joined, be added to
1c) (Hiphil)
1c1) to cause to add, increase
1c2) to do more, do again
יָסַף (ya.saph) — to add.
: add/more[amount]
1) to add, increase, do again
1a) (Qal) to add, increase, do again
1b) (Niphal)
1b1) to join, join oneself to
1b2) to be joined, be added to
1c) (Hiphil)
1c1) to cause to add, increase
1c2) to do more, do again
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3fs — Verb · Hiphil · imperfect third person feminine singularHVhi3fs
יוֹם (yowm) means 'day' and refers to a division of time, contrasting with night. It can denote a literal 24-hour period, a general time span, or even a year. The term is used in various contexts, including the 'day of Yahweh,' which signifies a time of divine judgment. It also appears in phrases indicating temporal references like today, yesterday, and tomorrow.
יוֹם 2285 n.m. day
day, opp. night
Day as division of time
יוֹם י׳ day of Yahweh, chiefly as time of his coming in judgment, involving often blessedness for righteous
Pl. days of anyone
Days
יוֹם = time
Phrases
base
H3117 יוֹם day . day, opp. night
. Day as division of time
. יוֹם י׳ day of Yahweh, chiefly as time of his coming in judgment, involving often blessedness for righteous
. Pl. days of anyone
. Days
. יוֹם = time
. Phrases
3117 yowm yome
from an unused root meaning to be hot; a day (as the warm
hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one
sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by
an associated term), (often used adverb):--age, + always, +
chronicals, continually(-ance), daily, ((birth-), each, to)
day, (now a, two) days (agone), + elder, X end, + evening, +
(for) ever(-lasting, -more), X full, life, as (so) long as
(... live), (even) now, + old, + outlived, + perpetually,
presently, + remaineth, X required, season, X since, space,
then, (process of) time, + as at other times, + in trouble,
weather, (as) when, (a, the, within a) while (that), X whole
(+ age), (full) year(-ly), + younger.
יוֹם (yom) — day.
: day/when/time/period
1) day, time, year
1a) day (as opposed to night)
1b) day (24 hour period)
1b1) as defined by evening and morning in Genesis 1
1b2) as a division of time
1b2a) a working day, a day's journey
1c) days, lifetime (pl.)
1d) time, period (general)
1e) year
1f) temporal references
1f1) today
1f2) yesterday
1f3) tomorrow
יוֹם (yom) — day: old.
: old/(full/many)[days]
1) day, time, year
1a) day (as opposed to night)
1b) day (24 hour period)
1b1) as defined by evening and morning in Genesis 1
1b2) as a division of time
1b2a) a working day, a day's journey
1c) days, lifetime (pl.)
1d) time, period (general)
1e) year
1f) temporal references
1f1) today
1f2) yesterday
1f3) tomorrow
יוֹם (yom) — day: year.
: year[of_days]
1) day, time, year
1a) day (as opposed to night)
1b) day (24 hour period)
1b1) as defined by evening and morning in Genesis 1
1b2) as a division of time
N-mp — Noun common · masculine plural absoluteHNcmpa
שָׁנָה (shaneh) means 'year' and is derived from the root meaning to change or revolve. It encompasses various aspects of time, including divisions of time, measures of age, and even a lifetime. The Aramaic equivalent is שְׁנָה (she.nah), also meaning 'year'.
שָׁנָה 877 n.f. year (etym. v. √[v.ek.aa])
base
H8141 שָׁנָה year (etym. v. √[8138a])
8141 shaneh shaw-neh'
(in plura or (feminine) shanah {shaw-naw'}; from 8138; a year
(as a revolution of time):--+ whole age, X long, + old,
year(X -ly).
see HEBREW for 08138
שָׁנָה (sha.neh) — year.
1) year
1a) as division of time
1b) as measure of time
1c) as indication of age
1d) a lifetime (of years of life)
Aramaic equivalent: she.nah (שְׁנָה "year" H8140)
Conj | N-fp — Conjunction · noun common feminine plural constructHC/Ncfpc
ov:
(1) In Anglo-Saxon, had the meaning "from," "away from" (as the strengthened form "off" has still), and was not used for genitive or possessive relations, these being expressed by special case-forms. In the Norman period, however, "of" was taken to represent the French de (a use well developed by the time of Chaucer), and in the Elizabethan period both senses of "of" were in common use. But after about 1600 the later force of the word became predominant, and in the earlier sense (which is now practically obsolete) it was replaced by other prepositions. In consequence the King James Version (and in some cases the Revised Version (British and American)) contains many uses of "of" that are no longer familiar--most of them, to be sure, causing no difficulty, but there still being a few responsible for real obscurities.
OF, preposition ov. [Gr.]
1. From or out of; proceeding from, as the cause, source, means, author or agent bestowing.
I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered to you. 1 Corinthians 11:1.
For it was of the Lord to harden their hearts. Joshua 11:1.
It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed.
Lamentations 3:1.
The whole disposing thereof is of the Lord. Proverbs 16:1.
Go, inquire of the Lord for me. 2 Chronicles 34:2.
That holy thing that shall be born of thee. Luke 1:1.
Hence of is the sign of the genitive case, the case that denotes production; as the son of man, the son proceeding from man, produced from man. This is the primary sense, although we now say, produced by man. 'Part of these were slain; ' that is, a number separate, for part denotes a division; the sense then is, a number from or out of the whole were slain. So also, 'some of these were slain; ' that is…
רָשָׁע (rasha`) refers to someone who is wicked or criminal, encompassing meanings such as guilty and ungodly. It is derived from a root that implies moral wrongdoing. The term is used to describe individuals who are hostile to God or guilty of sin against others.
רָשָׁע 263 adj. wicked, criminal
base
H7563 רָשָׁע wicked, criminal
7563 rasha` raw-shaw'
from 7561; morally wrong; concretely, an (actively) bad
person:--+ condemned, guilty, ungodly, wicked (man), that did
wrong.
see HEBREW for 07561
רָשָׁע (ra.sah) — wicked.
1) wicked, criminal
1a) guilty one, one guilty of crime (subst)
1b) wicked (hostile to God)
1c) wicked, guilty of sin (against God or man)
Adj — Noun common · masculine plural absoluteHNcmpa
קָצֵר (qatsar) is a Hebrew word that primarily means 'to be short' or 'to reap.' It is built from a primitive root that conveys the idea of curtailing or harvesting, applicable in both literal and figurative contexts. The entries indicate that it can express feelings of impatience or grief, as well as the act of harvesting crops.
[קָצֵר], I. קָצַר vb. be short
Qal be short
Pi. shorten
Hiph. id.
base
[קָצַר] vb. reap, harvest
H7114a קָצֵר, קָצַר be short H7114b קָצַר reap, harvest
7114 qatsar kaw-tsar'
a primitive root; to dock off, i.e. curtail (transitive or
intransitive, literal or figurative); especially to harvest
(grass or grain):--X at all, cut down, much discouraged,
grieve, harvestman, lothe, mourn, reap(-er), (be, wax)
short(-en, -er), straiten, trouble, vex.
קָצֵר (qa.tser) — be short.
1) to be short, be impatient, be vexed, be grieved
1a) (Qal) to be short
1b) (Piel) to shorten
1c) (Hiphil) to shorten
קָצַר (qa.tsar) — to reap.
1) to reap, harvest
1a) (Qal) to reap, harvest
1b) (Hiphil) to reap, harvest
V-Qal-Imperf-3fp — Verb · Qal · imperfect third person feminine pluralHVqi3fp