קֶ֨דֶשׁ
𐤒𐤃𐤔
Qedesh
Kedesh
Qedesh is a proper noun referring to a specific place or locality, primarily distinguished by its association with holiness or consecration. In the Hebrew Bible, Qedesh designates several towns situated in different tribal territories (notably Naphtali, Issachar, and Judah), and potentially other sites. The name itself invokes notions of sanctity or separated status, likely arising from a connection to a sacred or cultic function, though it is not necessarily indicative that the location retained such status permanently or that all uses refer to cult sites. In most biblical contexts, Qedesh functions as a geographical term.
Joshua 21:32 · Word #8
Lexicon H6943
| Lemma | קֶדֶשׁ |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤒𐤃𐤔 |
| Transliteration | Qedesh |
| Strong's | H6943 |
| Definition | Qedesh is a proper noun referring to a specific place or locality, primarily distinguished by its association with holiness or consecration. In the Hebrew Bible, Qedesh designates several towns situated in different tribal territories (notably Naphtali, Issachar, and Judah), and potentially other sites. The name itself invokes notions of sanctity or separated status, likely arising from a connection to a sacred or cultic function, though it is not necessarily indicative that the location retained such status permanently or that all uses refer to cult sites. In most biblical contexts, Qedesh functions as a geographical term. |
Morphology HNp
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | p — Proper Name — Proper name |
Common Translation
| Phrase | Kedesh |
SIBI-P1 Translation H6943-02
Set-Apart Place
| Morphological Notes | Feminine singular proper noun; toponym derived from the root קדש with feminine nominal ending. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun derives from the root קדש, meaning "to be holy" or "to be set apart," with a feminine form indicating a place characterized by consecration. Rendering it as "Set-Apart Place" preserves both the root meaning and its function as a place-name. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
Qedesh
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Proper noun transliterated from Hebrew. P1 meaning: from Qedesh |
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