Strong’s H3679

כַּסְדַּי

Part of speech

Adjective

Transliteration

Kacday

Pronunciation

kas-DEEM

Definition

Chaldeans

Meaning

a Kasdite

Usage

The term "Kasdim" refers to the Chaldeans, an ancient people who inhabited the region of southern Mesopotamia, particularly around the area of Babylon. In the Bible, the Chaldeans are often associated with astrology, wisdom, and the Babylonian empire. They are depicted as a powerful and influential group, particularly during the time of the Neo-Babylonian Empire.

Bible references

Ezra 5:12