The meaning of “כָּתָב”
Understanding kâthâb reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
register, scripture, writing. - something written, i.e. a writing, record or book 1) a writing, document, edict 1a) regi...
כָּתָב
register, scripture, writing. - something written, i.e. a writing, record or book 1) a writing, document, edict 1a) register, enrolment, roll 1b) mode of writing, character, letter 1c) letter, document, a writing 1d) a written edict 1d1) of royal enactment 1d2) of divine authority
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Chronicles 28:19 | “All this, said David, the Lord made me understand in writing by his hand upon me, even all the works of this pattern.” Word: כָּתָב (kâthâb) | |
| 2 Chronicles 35:4 | “And prepare yourselves by the houses of your fathers, after your courses, according to the writing of David king of Israel, and according to the writing of Solomon his son.” Word: כָּתָב (kâthâb) | |
| Ezra 4:7 | “And in the days of Artaxerxes wrote Bishlam, Mithredath, Tabeel, and the rest of their companions, unto Artaxerxes king of Persia; and the writing of the letter was written in the Syrian tongue, and interpreted in the Syrian tongue.” Word: כָּתָב (kâthâb) | |
| Nehemiah 7:64 | “These sought their register among those that were reckoned by genealogy, but it was not found: therefore were they, as polluted, put from the priesthood.” Word: כָּתָב (kâthâb) | |
| Esther 8:8 | “Write ye also for the Jews, as it liketh you, in the king’s name, and seal it with the king’s ring: for the writing which is written in the king’s name, and sealed with the king’s ring, may no man reverse.” Word: כָּתָב (kâthâb) |
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