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Meaning, origin and etymology of the name Kadesh


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Kadesh is a town in southern Canaan, close to Beer-lahai-roi (Gen 16:14), and first mentioned in the war of four against five kings (Gen 14:7).

The name Kadesh comes from the verb Kedesh (qadash 1990) to be consecrated, hallowed, sanctified.

A related name is Kedesh.


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