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Meaning, origin and etymology of the name Kedesh


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There are three towns named Kedesh in the Bible. The first one is a Canaanite town conquered by Joshua. Another Kedesh is a town in south Judah (Josh 15:23), and a third one is a town in Issachar (1 Chr 6:72).

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

The name Kedesh means Sacred Place.



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