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qᵊṭar קְטַר ‘joint’ (Aramaic)

Etymology?: from a root corresponding to qāṭar קָטַר ‘to enclose’
Roots: קטר

qᵊṭar n, m
1) knot, joint, problem
 1a) joints (of the hip)
 1b) difficulties, doubts (fig)

Mentioned in Daniel 5:6, 5:12, 5:16

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