The meaning of “קָדוֹשׁ”
Understanding qâdôwsh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
or קָדֹשׁ qâdôsh (kaw-doshe'); from קָדַשׁ holy (One), saint. - sacred (ceremonially or morally) - (as noun) God (by emi...
קָדוֹשׁ
or קָדֹשׁ qâdôsh (kaw-doshe'); from קָדַשׁ holy (One), saint. - sacred (ceremonially or morally) - (as noun) God (by eminence), an angel, a saint, a sanctuary 1) sacred, holy, Holy One, saint, set apart
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Exodus 29:31 | “And thou shalt take the ram of the consecration, and seethe his flesh in the holy place.” Word: קָדוֹשׁ (qâdôwsh) | |
| Joshua 24:19 | “And Joshua said unto the people, Ye cannot serve the Lord: for he is an holy God; he is a jealous God; he will not forgive your transgressions nor your sins.” Word: קָדוֹשׁ (qâdôwsh) | |
| Nehemiah 8:10 | “Then he said unto them, Go your way, eat the fat, and drink the sweet, and send portions unto them for whom nothing is prepared: for this day is holy unto our Lord: neither be ye sorry; for the joy of the Lord is your strength.” Word: קָדוֹשׁ (qâdôwsh) | |
| Ecclesiastes 8:10 | “And so I saw the wicked buried, who had come and gone from the place of the holy, and they were forgotten in the city where they had so done: this is also vanity.” Word: קָדוֹשׁ (qâdôwsh) | |
| Daniel 8:24 | “And his power shall be mighty, but not by his own power: and he shall destroy wonderfully, and shall prosper, and practise, and shall destroy the mighty and the holy people.” Word: קָדוֹשׁ (qâdôwsh) |
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Theological Word Study: Holy
Old Testament Usage
Meaning: Holy, set apart
The Hebrew qadosh (קָדוֹשׁ) means holy or set apart—separated from common use for God's purposes. God is 'the Holy One of Israel,' utterly distinct from creation in moral perfection.
New Testament Usage
Meaning: Holy, sacred, set apart
The Greek hagios (ἅγιος) denotes holiness—moral purity and separation unto God. Believers are called 'saints' (hagioi), those set apart for God through Christ's sanctifying work.