The meaning of “קְדֵשָׁה”
Understanding qᵉdêshâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
feminine of קָדֵשׁ harlot, whore. - a female devotee (i.e. prostitute) 1) female temple prostitute, harlot
קְדֵשָׁה
feminine of קָדֵשׁ harlot, whore. - a female devotee (i.e. prostitute) 1) female temple prostitute, harlot
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 38:21 | “Then he asked the men of that place, saying, Where is the harlot, that was openly by the way side? And they said, There was no harlot in this place.” Word: קְדֵשָׁה (qᵉdêshâh) | |
| Genesis 38:22 | “And he returned to Judah, and said, I cannot find her; and also the men of the place said, that there was no harlot in this place.” Word: קְדֵשָׁה (qᵉdêshâh) | |
| Deuteronomy 23:17 | “There shall be no whore of the daughters of Israel, nor a sodomite of the sons of Israel.” Word: קְדֵשָׁה (qᵉdêshâh) | |
| Hosea 4:14 | “I will not punish your daughters when they commit whoredom, nor your spouses when they commit adultery: for themselves are separated with whores, and they sacrifice with harlots: therefore the people that doth not understand shall fall.” Word: קְדֵשָׁה (qᵉdêshâh) |