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While reading the Hebrew Bible or listening to Jewish prayers, you may have come across the Hebrew word kadosh (קָדוֹשׁ). Kadosh means “holy” and refers to something or someone who is different or set apart from others. If you are curious to learn more about kadosh, read on! We will explain what kadosh is, what it can refer to, when to say it, and go through some Bible verses that use it.
Kadosh means “holy,” or something that is separate, distinct, and separate from something else. For example, God is seen as kadosh because he is uniquely perfect, omnipotent, and omniscient. You say Kadosh during the Kedush prayer or to turn to God.
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