Q-D-Š is a triconsonantal Semitic root meaning "sacred, holy", derived from a concept central to ancient Semitic religion. From a basic verbal meaning "to consecrate, to purify", it could be used as an adjective meaning "holy", or as a substantive referring to a "sanctuary, sacred object, sacred personnel." The root is reflected as q-d-š (Phoenician 𐤒-𐤃-𐤔, Hebrew ק־ד־ש) in Northwest Semitic and as q-d-s (Arabic: ق-د-س) in Central and South Semitic.
Q-D-Š is a triconsonantal Semitic root meaning "sacred, holy", derived from a concept central to ancient Semitic religion. From a basic verbal meaning "to consecrate, to purify", it could be used as an adjective meaning "holy", or as a substantive referring to a "sanctuary, sacred object, sacred personnel." The root is reflected as q-d-š (Phoenician 𐤒-𐤃-𐤔, Hebrew ק־ד־ש) in Northwest Semitic and as q-d-s (Arabic: ق-د-س) in Central and South Semitic.
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