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קֹדֶשׁ

qôdesh

Modern Summary of Strong’s Concordance (1890)

The word "קֹדֶשׁ (qôdesh)" refers to something sacred or set apart, such as a place, object, or concept. It can describe holiness or sanctity and is often associated with things that are consecrated, dedicated, or hallowed. This term is used for holy items, days, or spaces, as well as for people considered saints or sanctuaries.

a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity

The Hebrew word qôdesh means "a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity," encompassing related ideas including consecrated, dedicated, hallowed, holiness.

Lexical data derived from Strong's Exhaustive Concordance. See full disclaimer

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קֹדֶשׁhagiōsynē — sacredness (i.e. properly, the quality)

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