קָדֹשׁ֙
𐤒𐤃𐤔
qâdôwsh
holy
Primarily denotes 'holy, set apart, consecrated,' describing that which is marked by separation from the ordinary or profane and dedicated to a special, often divine, purpose. In different contexts, it is applied to persons, places, times, or things distinguished for ritual, moral, or cultic purity. The term can function adjectivally ('holy,' describing God, beings, or objects) and substantivally ('the Holy [One],' 'holy ones'), sometimes designating heavenly beings or devoted communities.
Leviticus 6:19 · Word #6
Lexicon H6918
| Lemma | קָדוֹשׁ |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤒𐤃𐤅𐤔 |
| Transliteration | qâdôwsh |
| Strong's | H6918 |
| Definition | Primarily denotes 'holy, set apart, consecrated,' describing that which is marked by separation from the ordinary or profane and dedicated to a special, often divine, purpose. In different contexts, it is applied to persons, places, times, or things distinguished for ritual, moral, or cultic purity. The term can function adjectivally ('holy,' describing God, beings, or objects) and substantivally ('the Holy [One],' 'holy ones'), sometimes designating heavenly beings or devoted communities. |
Morphology HAamsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | A — Adjective — Describes a noun |
| Subtype | a — Adjective — Adjective |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | holy |
SIBI-P1 Translation H6918-10
set-apart one
| Morphological Notes | Adjective, masculine singular, absolute state; can function attributively or substantively. |
| Rendering Rationale | The adjective derives from the root קדש, expressing the quality of being separated from the common for dedicated use. Rendered substantivally as "set-apart one," it preserves the masculine singular absolute form and reflects its frequent substantive function. |
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