וּ/קְצַר
𐤅/𐤒𐤑𐤓
qâtsêr
but short
Short or insufficient in extent, duration, quantity, or capacity. Used of something lacking sufficient length (physical stature), brevity in time (life or period), limitation in amount (fewness, smallness), or deficiency in strength or patience (impatience, hastiness). Functions descriptively for things, people, or periods that are notably diminished or less than expected.
Proverbs 14:29 · Word #5
Lexicon H7116
| Lemma | קָצֵר |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤒𐤑𐤓 |
| Transliteration | qâtsêr |
| Strong's | H7116 |
| Definition | Short or insufficient in extent, duration, quantity, or capacity. Used of something lacking sufficient length (physical stature), brevity in time (life or period), limitation in amount (fewness, smallness), or deficiency in strength or patience (impatience, hastiness). Functions descriptively for things, people, or periods that are notably diminished or less than expected. |
Morphology HC/Aamsc
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | A — Adjective — Describes a noun |
| Subtype | a — Adjective — Adjective |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | c — Construct — The noun is bound to the following word |
Common Translation
| Phrase | but short |
SIBI-P1 Translation H7116-03
short-of
| Morphological Notes | Adjective, masculine singular, construct state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The adjective קָצֵר denotes the quality of being short or insufficient. In the masculine singular construct state, it links to a following noun, so "short-of" preserves both the root idea of lack/curtailment and the construct relationship. |
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