Lexicon qerats: To nip, pinch, or bite Original Word: קְרַץ Strong's Exhaustive Concordance accuse (Aramaic) corresponding to qerets in the sense of a bit (to "eat the morsels of" any one, i.e. Chew him up (figuratively) by slander) -- + accuse. see HEBREW qerets NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin(Aramaic) corresponding to qerets Definition a piece NASB Translation charges (1), maliciously accused* (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [קְרַץ] noun [masculine] piece (ᵑ7; see Biblical Hebrew קרץ); — plural suffix קַרְצ֫וֺהִי Daniel 6:25, צֵיהוֺן- Daniel 3:8, both in phrase ׳אֲכַ֫לוּ ק, i.e. accuse maliciously (so ᵑ7 Syriac PS3756 (compare Old Aramaic ׳אמר כרצי פ Lzb299 SAC66 Cooke205f.; כרץ also Mandean), probably borrowed from Assyrian karƒe akâlu, malign, slander (often; also Tel Amarna); compare also u‡tarrizu HammLaw 161; further Arabic  id., and kindred phrase; Ethiopic  Di489). Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Aramaic rootCorresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for this specific Aramaic term in the Strong's Concordance. However, related concepts of slander and malicious speech can be found in Greek terms such as διαβάλλω (diaballō • Strong's Greek 1225), which means to slander or accuse falsely, and καταλαλέω (katalaleō • Strong's Greek 2635), which means to speak against or slander. These Greek terms capture the essence of speaking ill or spreading false reports about others, similar to the Aramaic קְרַץ. Usage: This term is used in the context of speaking ill or slandering someone, often with the intent to harm their reputation or standing. Context: The Aramaic term קְרַץ (qerats) is found in the context of malicious speech or slander. It is used to describe the act of speaking ill of someone, often with the intent to damage their reputation or cause harm. This term is reflective of the broader biblical theme that warns against the dangers of the tongue and the destructive power of words. In the biblical narrative, slander is condemned as it can lead to discord and division among people. The use of קְרַץ highlights the moral and ethical teachings found in the Scriptures, emphasizing the importance of truthfulness and integrity in speech. Forms and Transliterations קַרְצ֙וֹהִי֙ קַרְצֵיה֖וֹן קרצוהי קרציהון kartzeiHon karTzohi qar·ṣê·hō·wn qar·ṣō·w·hî qarṣêhōwn qarṣōwhîLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Daniel 3:8 HEB: כַּשְׂדָּאִ֑ין וַאֲכַ֥לוּ קַרְצֵיה֖וֹן דִּ֥י יְהוּדָיֵֽא׃ NAS: and brought charges against INT: Chaldeans and brought charges against the Jews Daniel 6:24 2 Occurrences |
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