6943. Qedesh

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Qedesh: Kadesh

Original Word: קֶדֶשׁ
Part of Speech: Proper Name Location
Transliteration: Qedesh
Pronunciation: keh'-desh
Phonetic Spelling: (keh'-desh)
Definition: Kadesh
Meaning: Kedesh

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Kedesh

From qadash; a sanctum; Kedesh, the name of four places in Palestine -- Kedesh.

see HEBREW qadash

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from the same as qodesh
Definition
"sanctuary," the name of several places in Isr.
NASB Translation
Kedesh (11), Kedesh-naphtali* (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

קֶ֫דֶשׁ proper name, of a location (sanctuary) Καδης:

1 in Galilee Joshua 20:7; Joshua 21:32 (P), 1 Chronicles 6:61; Naphtali Joshua 19:37 (P), נַפְתָּלִי ׳ק Judges 4:6; = קֶדֶשׁ alone Joshua 12:22 (D; with king); Judges 4:9,10 + Judges 4:11 (where possibly different place on sea of Galilee, see GFM^{Judg 117, 119}), also 2 Kings 15:29; Tel Amarna †idši; Egyptian †dšë WMM^{As.u.Eur.173,217}; modern Kades, northwest of Lake Huleh; see Rob^{BR iii. 366 ff.} Survey^{WP i. 226 ff.} Buhl^{Geogr. 235 f.}

2 Κεδες: city of refuge in Issachar 1 Chronicles 6:57 = קִשְׁיוֺן Joshua 21:28; possibly Tel Abu Kudeis [Survey^{WP i. 69}], approximately 2 miles southeast from Lejjun (Megiddo): compare Buhl^{Geogr. 209.}

3 Καδης: in southern Judah; Joshua 15:23 (P) (= II. קָדֵשׁ

1 ? if so, then Masoretic distinction from קֶדֶשׁ in the north was here neglected).

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root קָדַשׁ (qadash), meaning "to be holy" or "to consecrate."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for Kedesh in the Strong's Concordance, as it is a proper noun specific to Hebrew texts. However, the concept of a "holy place" or "sanctuary" can be related to Greek terms such as ἅγιος (hagios, Strong's Greek 40), meaning "holy" or "sacred."

Usage: Kedesh is used as a proper noun in the Hebrew Bible, referring to specific locations in ancient Israel.

Context: Kedesh is a significant location mentioned in the Hebrew Bible, known for its historical and religious importance. It is primarily identified as a city of refuge and a Levitical city in the territory of Naphtali. Kedesh is mentioned in several biblical passages, highlighting its role in Israelite history.

• Kedesh in Naphtali: This city is noted as a city of refuge, where individuals who committed unintentional manslaughter could seek asylum (Joshua 20:7). It was also designated as a Levitical city, providing residence for the Levites (Joshua 21:32). The city is located in the northern part of Israel, near the borders of modern-day Lebanon.

• Historical Significance: Kedesh played a role in various biblical narratives. It was the home of Barak, the military leader who, alongside the prophetess Deborah, led Israel to victory against the Canaanite army led by Sisera (Judges 4:6). The city is also mentioned in the context of the conquests of the Assyrian king Tiglath-Pileser III, who captured it during his campaign against the northern kingdom of Israel (2 Kings 15:29).

• Archaeological Insights: The site of ancient Kedesh is identified with the modern archaeological site of Tell Qadesh, where excavations have revealed significant remains from the Iron Age, providing insights into the city's historical context and its role in the region.

Forms and Transliterations

וְקֶ֥דֶשׁ וקדש מִקֶּ֖דֶשׁ מקדש קֶ֔דְשָׁה קֶ֖דֶשׁ קֶ֙דֶשׁ֙ קֶ֤דֶשׁ קֶ֨דֶשׁ קֶֽדְשָׁה׃ קֶֽדֶשׁ׃ קדש קדש׃ קדשה קדשה׃ kedesh Kedshah mikKedesh miq·qe·ḏeš miqqeḏeš qe·ḏeš qeḏ·šāh qeḏeš qeḏšāh veKedesh wə·qe·ḏeš wəqeḏeš

Englishman's Concordance

Joshua 12:22
HEB: מֶ֤לֶךְ קֶ֙דֶשׁ֙ אֶחָ֔ד מֶֽלֶךְ־
NAS: the king of Kedesh, one; the king
KJV: The king of Kedesh, one; the king
INT: the king of Kedesh one the king

Joshua 15:23
HEB: וְקֶ֥דֶשׁ וְחָצ֖וֹר וְיִתְנָֽן׃
NAS: and Kedesh and Hazor and Ithnan,
KJV: And Kedesh, and Hazor, and Ithnan,
INT: and Kedesh and Hazor and Ithnan

Joshua 19:37
HEB: וְקֶ֥דֶשׁ וְאֶדְרֶ֖עִי וְעֵ֥ין
NAS: and Kedesh and Edrei and En-hazor,
KJV: And Kedesh, and Edrei, and Enhazor,
INT: and Kedesh and Edrei and En-hazor

Joshua 20:7
HEB: וַיַּקְדִּ֜שׁוּ אֶת־ קֶ֤דֶשׁ בַּגָּלִיל֙ בְּהַ֣ר
NAS: So they set apart Kedesh in Galilee
KJV: And they appointed Kedesh in Galilee
INT: set Kedesh Galilee the hill

Joshua 21:32
HEB: הָֽרֹצֵ֗חַ אֶת־ קֶ֨דֶשׁ בַּגָּלִ֤יל וְאֶת־
NAS: of Naphtali, [they gave] Kedesh in Galilee,
KJV: of Naphtali, Kedesh in Galilee
INT: of refuge the manslayer Kedesh Galilee pasture

Judges 4:6
HEB: בֶּן־ אֲבִינֹ֔עַם מִקֶּ֖דֶשׁ נַפְתָּלִ֑י וַתֹּ֨אמֶר
NAS: of Abinoam from Kedesh-naphtali, and said
KJV: of Abinoam out of Kedeshnaphtali, and said
INT: the son of Abinoam of Kedeshnaphtali of Naphtali and said

Judges 4:9
HEB: עִם־ בָּרָ֖ק קֶֽדְשָׁה׃
NAS: and went with Barak to Kedesh.
KJV: and went with Barak to Kedesh.
INT: with Barak to Kedesh

Judges 4:10
HEB: וְאֶת־ נַפְתָּלִי֙ קֶ֔דְשָׁה וַיַּ֣עַל בְּרַגְלָ֔יו
NAS: together to Kedesh, and ten
KJV: and Naphtali to Kedesh; and he went up
INT: Zebulun and Naphtali to Kedesh went his feet

Judges 4:11
HEB: אֲשֶׁ֥ר אֶת־ קֶֽדֶשׁ׃
NAS: which is near Kedesh.
KJV: of Zaanaim, which [is] by Kedesh.
INT: which is near Kedesh

2 Kings 15:29
HEB: יָ֠נוֹחַ וְאֶת־ קֶ֨דֶשׁ וְאֶת־ חָצ֤וֹר
NAS: and Janoah and Kedesh and Hazor
KJV: and Janoah, and Kedesh, and Hazor,
INT: and Abel-beth-maacah and Janoah and Kedesh and Hazor and Gilead

1 Chronicles 6:72
HEB: יִשָׂשכָ֔ר אֶת־ קֶ֖דֶשׁ וְאֶת־ מִגְרָשֶׁ֑יהָ
NAS: of Issachar: Kedesh with its pasture
KJV: of Issachar; Kedesh with her suburbs,
INT: the tribe of Issachar Kedesh pasture Daberath

1 Chronicles 6:76
HEB: נַפְתָּלִ֗י אֶת־ קֶ֤דֶשׁ בַּגָּלִיל֙ וְאֶת־
NAS: of Naphtali: Kedesh in Galilee
KJV: of Naphtali; Kedesh in Galilee
INT: the tribe of Naphtali Kedesh Galilee pasture

12 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 6943
12 Occurrences

qe·ḏeš — 7 Occ.
qeḏ·šāh — 2 Occ.
miq·qe·ḏeš — 1 Occ.
wə·qe·ḏeš — 2 Occ.