Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “כָּתַם”
Understanding kâtham reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
mark. - properly, to carve or engrave, i.e. (by implication) to inscribe indelibly 1) (Niphal) to be stained, be defiled...
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Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
כָּתַם
Phonetickaw-tham'
Transliterationkâtham
Grammar Code
H:V
Hebrew Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
mark. - properly, to carve or engrave, i.e. (by implication) to inscribe indelibly 1) (Niphal) to be stained, be defiled, be deeply stained
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Jeremiah 2:22 | “For though thou wash thee with nitre, and take thee much soap, yet thine iniquity is marked before me, saith the Lord God.” Word: כָּתַם (kâtham) |