Extended Strong's Hebrew Lexicon (Brown-Driver-Briggs based)
chief
Usage: 1) chief, ruler, commander 1a) chief, commander (in war) 1b) dictator 1c) ruler (of one in authority)
Strong's Number
H7101
Language
Hebrew
Linked Usages
12
Books
6
Strong's H7101 Quick Answer
Strong's H7101 קָצִין (qatsiyn) is a Hebrew Strong's word-study entry. qatsiyn (kaw-tseen') n-m. 1. a magistrate (as deciding) or other leader [from H7096 in the sense of determining] It has 12 linked Bible usages across 6 books. Visible English usage signals include captain, prince, rulers, ruler, and captains. Indexed coverage on this page includes Old Testament.
- Meaning
- qatsiyn (kaw-tseen') n-m. 1. a magistrate (as deciding) or other leader [from H7096 in the sense of determining]
- Usage
- 12 linked usages
- Books
- 6 indexed books
- Corpus
- Old Testament
- Usage Words
- captain, prince, rulers, ruler, and captains
Meaning and Definition
qatsiyn (kaw-tseen') n-m. 1. a magistrate (as deciding) or other leader [from H7096 in the sense of determining] KJV: captain, guide, prince, ruler. Root(s): H7096 Compare: H6278
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's H7101. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's H7101 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render qatsiyn, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.
captain
Judges 11:6
2×
prince
Proverbs 25:15
2×
ruler
Isaiah 3:6
2×
rulers
Isaiah 1:10
2×
captains
Joshua 10:24
guide
Proverbs 6:7
How Strong's H7101 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes Old Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.
- The largest indexed corpus on this page is Old Testament with 12 linked usages.
- The linked rows are Old Testament Hebrew usage, grouped by book for fast canonical scanning.
Strong's H7101 by Corpus
Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.
Strong's H7101 in the Old Testament
12 indexed usages in Old Testament.
And it came to pass, when they brought out those kings unto Joshua, that Joshua called for all the men of Israel, and said unto the captains of the men of war which went with him, Come near, put your feet upon the necks of these kings. And they came near, and put their feet upon the necks of them.
And they said unto Jephthah, Come, and be our captain, that we may fight with the children of Ammon.
Then Jephthah went with the elders of Gilead, and the people made him head and captain over them: and Jephthah uttered all his words before the LORD in Mizpeh.
Usage Excerpts
First 12 linked usage excerpts for Strong's H7101.
And it came to pass, when they brought out those kings unto Joshua, that Joshua called for all the men of Israel, and said unto the captains of the men of war which went with him, Come near, put your feet upon the necks of these kings. And they came near, and put their feet upon the necks of them.
And they said unto Jephthah, Come, and be our captain, that we may fight with the children of Ammon.
Then Jephthah went with the elders of Gilead, and the people made him head and captain over them: and Jephthah uttered all his words before the LORD in Mizpeh.
Which having no guide, overseer, or ruler,
By long forbearing is a prince persuaded, and a soft tongue breaketh the bone.
Hear the word of the LORD, ye rulers of Sodom; give ear unto the law of our God, ye people of Gomorrah.
When a man shall take hold of his brother of the house of his father, saying, Thou hast clothing, be thou our ruler, and let this ruin be under thy hand:
In that day shall he swear, saying, I will not be an healer; for in my house is neither bread nor clothing: make me not a ruler of the people.
All thy rulers are fled together, they are bound by the archers: all that are found in thee are bound together, which have fled from far.
After this shall he turn his face unto the isles, and shall take many: but a prince for his own behalf shall cause the reproach offered by him to cease; without his own reproach he shall cause it to turn upon him.
And I said, Hear, I pray you, O heads of Jacob, and ye princes of the house of Israel; Is it not for you to know judgment?
Hear this, I pray you, ye heads of the house of Jacob, and princes of the house of Israel, that abhor judgment, and pervert all equity.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's H7101, grouped by book.
Joshua 1 usage, Old Testament
Judges 2 usages, Old Testament
Proverbs 2 usages, Old Testament
Isaiah 4 usages, Old Testament
Daniel 1 usage, Old Testament
Strong's H7101 FAQ
What does qatsin (קָצִין) mean?
Qatsin (Strong's H7101) is a Hebrew word most simply glossed "captain". qatsiyn (kaw-tseen') n-m. 1. a magistrate (as deciding) or other leader [from H7096 in the sense of determining]
How many times is qatsin (קָצִין) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 12 linked usages for Strong's H7101 across 6 books.
Where can I study qatsin (קָצִין) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's H7101 in context. The indexed coverage includes Old Testament.
What English words translate qatsin (קָצִין)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as captain, prince, rulers, ruler, captains, and guide. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.