Strong's Lexicon kethobeth: Writing, inscription Original Word: כְּתֹבֶת Word Origin: Derived from the root כתב (kathab), meaning "to write." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint and the New Testament for similar concepts of writing is γραφή (graphē - Strong's Greek 1124), which also denotes a written document or scripture. Usage: The term "kethobeth" refers to a written inscription or a piece of writing. It is used in contexts where the act of writing or the result of writing is emphasized, often in a formal or official capacity. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, writing was a significant means of communication, record-keeping, and legal documentation. Inscriptions were often used for official decrees, religious texts, and memorials. The ability to write and read was a valued skill, typically associated with scribes and educated individuals. Writing materials included papyrus, parchment, and stone tablets, and inscriptions were often made using ink or engraving tools. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom kathab Definition an imprint NASB Translation marks (1), tattoo* (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs כְּתֹ֫בֶת noun feminine only construct וּכְתֹבֶת קַעֲקַע לֹא תִתְּנוּ בָּכֶם Leviticus 19:28 i.e. a writing (mark or sign) of imprintment, scriptio stigmatis, perhaps of tattooing, compare Di (see also BaNB 61). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance a letter or other mark branded on the skinFrom kathab; a letter or other mark branded on the skin -- X any (mark). see HEBREW kathab Forms and Transliterations וּכְתֹ֣בֶת וכתבת ū·ḵə·ṯō·ḇeṯ ucheToet ūḵəṯōḇeṯLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Leviticus 19:28 HEB: תִתְּנוּ֙ בִּבְשַׂרְכֶ֔ם וּכְתֹ֣בֶת קַֽעֲקַ֔ע לֹ֥א NAS: make any tattoo marks KJV: Ye shall not make any cuttings INT: make your body marks marks nor 1 Occurrence |
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