2415. choter

Lexicon

choter: Shoot, Branch

Original Word: חֹטֵר
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: choter
Pronunciation: kho'-ter
Phonetic Spelling: (kho'-ter)
Definition: Shoot, Branch
Meaning: a twig

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

rod

From an unused root of uncertain signification; a twig -- rod.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from an unused word
Definition
branch or twig, a rod
NASB Translation
rod (1), shoot (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

חֹ֫טֶר noun masculine branch or twig, rod — metaphor absolute ׳ח branch, twig, Isaiah 11:1 מִגֶּזַע יִשָׁ֑י ׳ויצא ח "" (נֵצֶרׅ; construct rod, בְּפִיאֱֿוִיל חֹטֶר גַּאֲוָ֑ה Proverbs 14:3.

חַטָּת see חַטָּאת below חטא.

חטשׁ (√ of following; meaning unknown).

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to branch off.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G4464 (ῥάβδος • rhabdos): While not a direct equivalent, this Greek term can mean a rod, staff, or branch. It is used in the New Testament to symbolize authority and guidance, as seen in passages like Revelation 2:27, where it refers to ruling with a "rod of iron." The concept of a branch or shoot in Hebrew thought can parallel the Greek idea of a rod as a symbol of leadership and authority.

This lexical entry provides a comprehensive understanding of the Hebrew term חֹטֵר, highlighting its significance in biblical prophecy and its symbolic representation of hope and continuity within the biblical narrative.

Usage: The term חֹטֵר is used in the Hebrew Bible to denote a small shoot or branch, often symbolizing new growth or a descendant.

Context: • Biblical Context: The word חֹטֵר appears in the context of prophetic literature, symbolizing hope and renewal. It is notably used in Isaiah 11:1, which speaks of a future leader arising from the lineage of Jesse, the father of King David. This imagery of a "shoot" or "branch" conveys the idea of new beginnings and the continuation of a royal line.
• Isaiah 11:1 (BSB): "Then a shoot will spring up from the stump of Jesse, and a Branch from his roots will bear fruit." This verse is often interpreted as a messianic prophecy, foretelling the coming of a righteous ruler from David's line, who will bring justice and peace.
• Theological Significance: In a broader theological context, חֹטֵר is seen as a symbol of hope and divine promise. The imagery of a shoot emerging from a stump suggests resilience and the fulfillment of God's covenant promises, despite apparent desolation or judgment.
• Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, trees and branches were common symbols of life and continuity. The use of such imagery in biblical prophecy would resonate with the audience's understanding of growth, fertility, and dynastic succession.

Forms and Transliterations

חֹ֖טֶר חֹ֣טֶר חטר Choter ḥō·ṭer ḥōṭer

Englishman's Concordance

Proverbs 14:3
HEB: בְּֽפִי־ אֱ֭וִיל חֹ֣טֶר גַּאֲוָ֑ה וְשִׂפְתֵ֥י
NAS: of the foolish is a rod for [his] back,
KJV: of the foolish [is] a rod of pride:
INT: the mouth of the foolish rod for back the lips

Isaiah 11:1
HEB: וְיָצָ֥א חֹ֖טֶר מִגֵּ֣זַע יִשָׁ֑י
NAS: Then a shoot will spring from the stem
KJV: And there shall come forth a rod out of the stem
INT: will spring A shoot the stem of Jesse

2 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 2415
2 Occurrences

ḥō·ṭer — 2 Occ.