הַ/כַּשְׂדִּ֛ים
𐤄/𐤊𐤔𐤃𐤉𐤌
hakasedim
the Chaldeans
(occasionally with enclitic) כַּשְׂדִּימָה; towards the Kasdites into Chaldea), patronymically from כֶּשֶׂד (only in the plural); a Kasdite, or descendant of Kesed; by implication, a Chaldaean (as if so descended); also an astrologer (as if proverbial of that people; Chaldeans, Chaldees, inhabitants of Chaldea.
Daniel 2:4 · Word #2
Lexicon H3778
| Lemma | כַּשְׂדִּי |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤊𐤔𐤃𐤉 |
| Transliteration | Kasdîy |
| Strong's | H3778 |
| In-context | the Chaldeans |
Morphology HTd/Ngmpa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | g — Gentilic — Gentilic noun (nationality/origin) |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | p — Plural — Plural |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
SIBI-P1 H3778-01
the Kasdites
| Root | כשד (k-ś-d) |
| Core Meanings | Kasdite, Chaldean, descendant of Kesed, people of Chaldea |
| Semantic Range | Ethnic group descended from Kesed; inhabitants of Chaldea (southern Mesopotamia); by extension the Neo-Babylonian power; in some contexts, Chaldean sages or astrologers. |
| Conceptual Significance | The Kasdites (Chaldeans) emerge as the dominant imperial force used in the biblical narrative as an instrument of judgment, particularly in the destruction of Judah and the exile. Their identity carries both ethnic and theological weight, symbolizing foreign domination and divine sovereignty over nations. |
| Morphological Notes | Definite article הַ prefixed to a masculine plural gentilicial noun כַּשְׂדִּים (plural of כַּשְׂדִּי). Morphology: HTd/Np = Hebrew definite article + proper noun, masculine plural. |
| Rendering Rationale | The form includes the definite article הַ (“the”) and a masculine plural gentilic noun כַּשְׂדִּים, meaning descendants or members of the people associated with Kesed. Rendering it as “the Kasdites” preserves both the plural ethnic identity and the definite article while retaining the root connection to כשד rather than replacing it with a later geographic label. |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root כשד (Kasdite, Chaldean, descendant of Kesed, people of Chaldea)
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
H3679-01 |
kasedaah | the Kasdite |
H3779-01 |
kasedaey | my Chaldean(s) |
H3779-02 |
kasedain | Kasdian men |
Word Usage (82 occurrences of H3778)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Genesis 11:28 | כַּשְׂדִּֽים | kasedim | of the Chaldeans |
| Genesis 11:31 | כַּשְׂדִּ֗ים | kasedim | of the Chaldeans |
| Genesis 15:7 | כַּשְׂדִּ֔ים | kasedim | of the Chaldeans |