The Difference Between qâdôwsh and qôdesh
Within the Hebrew of the Bible, qâdôwsh (קָדוֹשׁ, H6918) and qôdesh (קֹדֶשׁ, H6944) are related but distinct concepts. qâdôwsh is most often rendered "holy", while qôdesh emphasizes "consecrated". Understanding the difference between these words illuminates the precise shade of meaning the original author intended.
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קָדוֹשׁ vs קֹדֶשׁ
qâdôwsh and qôdesh
קָדוֹשׁ
sacred (ceremonially or morally); (as noun) God (by eminence), an angel, a saint, a sanctuary
H6918
Exegetical Meaning
sacred (ceremonially or morally); (as noun) God (by eminence), an angel, a saint, a sanctuary | Etymology: or קָדֹשׁ; from H6942 (קָדַשׁ); | KJV: holy (One), saint.
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קֹדֶשׁ
a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity
H6944
Exegetical Meaning
a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity | Etymology: from H6942 (קָדַשׁ); | KJV: consecrated (thing), dedicated (thing), hallowed (thing), holiness, ([idiom] most) holy ([idiom] day, portion, thing), saint, sanctuary.
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