הַ/קְּהָתִ֑י

𐤄/𐤒𐤄𐤕𐤉

haqehati

of the Kohathites

patronymically from קְהָת; a Kohathite (collectively) or descendants of Kehath; Kohathites.

H6956

Joshua 21:4 · Word #4

Lexicon H6956

Lemmaקֳהָתִי
Lemma (Paleo)𐤒𐤄𐤕𐤉
TransliterationQŏhâthîy
Strong'sH6956
In-contextof the Kohathites

Morphology HTd/Ngmsa 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 s — Singular — Singular
State a — Absolute — The noun stands independently

SIBI-P1 H6956-01

the Qehathite clansman

Rootקהת (q-h-t)
Core Meaningsassembly, gathered clan, congregational line
Semantic RangeA male descendant of Qehath; a member of the Kohathite division of the Levites; collectively, the Kohathite clan when used generically.
Conceptual SignificanceThe Qehathites were one of the principal Levitical families entrusted with carrying the most sacred furnishings of the Tabernacle. Their designation underscores ordered service, inherited sacred duty, and covenantal continuity within Israel’s priestly structure.
Morphological NotesDefinite article (הַ) prefixed to a gentilic noun (Ngmsa): masculine singular absolute form derived from the proper name קְהָת (Qehath/Kohath). Functions as a clan designation.
Rendering RationaleThe form is a masculine singular gentilic noun with the definite article ("the"), denoting a single male member of the line of Qehath. "Qehathite clansman" preserves the patronymic sense (descendant of Qehath) while reflecting the masculine singular morphology and the communal nuance associated with the root.

AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)

Words from Root קהת (assembly, gathered clan, congregational line)

SILEX Code Transliteration SIBI-P1
H6956-02 haqehatim the Kohathite clansmen
H6955-01 liqehat of Qehath (the Allied-One)
H6955-02 qehat Allied-One

Word Usage (15 occurrences of H6956)

Location Form Transliteration Meaning
Numbers 3:27 הַ/קְּהָתִֽי haqehati the Kohathite
Numbers 3:30 הַ/קְּהָתִ֑י haqehati of the Kohathites
Numbers 4:18 הַ/קְּהָתִ֑י haqehati the Kohathite