The meaning of “קָדֵשׁ”
Understanding Qâdêsh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
the same as קָדֵשׁ; sanctuary Kadesh. Compare קָדֵשׁ בַּרְנֵעַ. - § Kadesh = "holy" - Kadesh, a place in the Desert 1) a...
קָדֵשׁ
the same as קָדֵשׁ; sanctuary Kadesh. Compare קָדֵשׁ בַּרְנֵעַ. - § Kadesh = "holy" - Kadesh, a place in the Desert 1) a city in the extreme south of Judah 1a) same as 'Kedesh' and 'Kadesh-barnea'
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 16:14 | “Wherefore the well was called Beer–lahai–roi; behold, it is between Kadesh and Bered.” Word: קָדֵשׁ (Qâdêsh) | |
| Numbers 20:22 | “And the children of Israel, even the whole congregation, journeyed from Kadesh, and came unto mount Hor.” Word: קָדֵשׁ (Qâdêsh) | |
| Deuteronomy 1:46 | “So ye abode in Kadesh many days, according unto the days that ye abode there. ” Word: קָדֵשׁ (Qâdêsh) | |
| Judges 11:17 | “Then Israel sent messengers unto the king of Edom, saying, Let me, I pray thee, pass through thy land: but the king of Edom would not hearken thereto. And in like manner they sent unto the king of Moab: but he would not consent: and Israel abode in Kadesh.” Word: קָדֵשׁ (Qâdêsh) | |
| Psalms 29:8 | “The voice of the Lord shaketh the wilderness; the Lord shaketh the wilderness of Kadesh.” Word: קָדֵשׁ (Qâdêsh) |