קָדוֹשׁ
Sacred (ceremonially or morally); (as noun) God (by eminence), an angel , a saint , a sanctuary
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What does קָדוֹשׁ (qādôš) mean in the Bible?
קָדוֹשׁ (qādôš) is a Hebrew word meaning "sacred (ceremonially or morally); (as noun) God (by eminence), an angel , a saint , a sanctuary". sacred (ceremonially or morally); (as noun) God (by eminence), an angel, a saint, a sanctuary BDB: sacred Usage: holy (One), saint. Declaring the day holy reframes sorrow within covenant celebration under God’s sanctifying presence. This term runs through the canonical themes of Covenant, Holiness.
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Meaning
Set apart for God's exclusive use; moral purity and ceremonial separation converge in one concept.
sacred (ceremonially or morally); (as noun) God (by eminence), an angel, a saint, a sanctuary BDB: sacred Usage: holy (One), saint.
Why This Word Matters
Declaring the day holy reframes sorrow within covenant celebration under God’s sanctifying presence. Hosea 11:8-11
Restoration centers on reverence for God’s holiness. Isaiah 29:17-24
Affirms God’s distinct power and covenant authority. Isaiah 31:1-9
Defines the character of the redeemed path. Isaiah 35:1-10
Highlights the offense of Assyria’s arrogance against God’s character. Isaiah 37:21-35
Holiness defines the restored remnant, emphasizing transformation rather than mere survival. Isaiah 4:2-6
The thrice-repeated declaration magnifies God’s absolute purity and sets the stage for Isaiah’s confession. Isaiah 6:1-8
The remnant’s holiness reflects divine preservation and covenant faithfulness. Isaiah 6:9-13
Ground of merciful restraint.
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