A Hebrew Moment

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05-12-07 / Holy (קדוש qadosh, Strong's #6918): Most of us have certain items in our homes that are used only during special occasion such as a set of fine china dinnerware or a special suit or dress. Something that is set aside for a special purpose is what is meant by the Hebrew word qadosh. The furnishings in the tabernacle were qadosh and would never be used for anything but for use in the tabernacle no more than one would take fine china on a camping trip. The nation of Israel was also qadosh, they were set aside from the other nations by God to do his work in the world. The word qadosh has been translated as "holy" but this word has taken on a new meaning of its own - a person who is pious and righteous, and this is not the true meaning of this word and demonstrates the need for getting back to the original meaning of Hebrew words.