Strong’s H3800

כֶּתֶם

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

kethem

Pronunciation

KEH-them

Definition

Gold, fine gold

Meaning

something carved out, ore, gold

Usage

The Hebrew word "kethem" primarily refers to gold, often emphasizing its purity and value. It is used in the Bible to denote not just any gold, but gold of the highest quality, often translated as "fine gold." This term is used metaphorically to describe something of great worth and beauty.

Bible references

Job 28:16;Job 28:19;Job 31:24;Psalm 45:9;Proverbs 25:12;Songs 5:11;Isaiah 13:12;Lamentations 4:1;Daniel 10:5