Strong’s H7101

קָצִין

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

qatsiyn

Pronunciation

kah-tseen

Definition

Leader, ruler, captain, prince, official

Meaning

a magistrate, other leader

Usage

The Hebrew word "qatsin" generally refers to a person of authority or leadership, often used to describe a military leader, a ruler, or an official. It conveys the idea of someone who has been set apart for a specific role of governance or command. The term is used in various contexts to denote leadership, whether in a military, civic, or tribal setting.

Bible references

Joshua 10:24;Judges 11:6;Judges 11:11;Proverbs 6:7;Proverbs 25:15;Isaiah 1:10;Isaiah 3:6;Isaiah 3:7;Isaiah 22:3;Daniel 11:18;Micah 3:1;Micah 3:9