Strong’s H6943

קֶדֶשׁ

Part of speech

Proper Name Location

Transliteration

Qedesh

Pronunciation

keh'-desh

Definition

Kadesh

Meaning

Kedesh

Usage

Qedesh, or Kadesh, is a term used in the Hebrew Bible to refer to a specific location, often associated with holiness or being set apart. It is most commonly known as a city of refuge and a Levitical city in the territory of Naphtali. The name itself implies a sense of sanctity or consecration.

Bible references

Joshua 12:22;Joshua 15:23;Joshua 19:37;Joshua 20:7;Joshua 21:32;Judges 4:6;Judges 4:9;Judges 4:10;Judges 4:11;2 Kings 15:29;1 Chronicles 6:72;1 Chronicles 6:76