Biblica Analytica

חֹטֵר

cho.ter (H2415)

branch

2 verses 2 books OT 2 / NT 0
AI Word Study

# Analysis of חֹטֵר (choter) The Hebrew word choter carries the straightforward meaning of "branch" and appears only twice in the biblical text. This limited occurrence suggests it represents a specific or specialized term rather than the most common vocabulary for branches in biblical Hebrew. The rarity of the word makes it difficult to establish a broad semantic range, as each instance becomes proportionally significant to understanding how ancient Hebrew speakers used this particular term. Without access to the specific contexts in which choter appears, we cannot determine whether it denotes branches of a particular type (such as fruit-bearing branches, leafy branches, or branches used for specific purposes), nor can we discern whether it held any figurative or symbolic meaning in biblical usage. The definition provided—simply "branch"—indicates it functioned as a concrete botanical term, but the limited data prevents us from explaining what distinguished this word from other Hebrew terms for branches or what nuances it might have carried for biblical audiences.

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Proverbs 14:3

The fool’s talk brings a rod to his back, but the lips of the wise protect them.

Isaiah 11:1

A shoot will come out of the stock of Jesse, and a branch out of his roots will bear fruit.