כְּתָב
ke.tav
“inscription”
Definition
{something written, i.e. a writing, record or book}
(Aramaic) corresponding to H3791 (כָּתָב)
- a writing 1a) writing, inscription 1b) written decree, written requirement
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logos (G3056)
word, saying, account
Grammar & Morphology
Noun (Masculine)
A:N-M
A:N-M
Occurrences
כְּתָב appears 9 times in the Old Testament.
Distribution by Book
Key Passages
The king called out for the enchanters, astrologers, and diviners to be brought in, and he said to these wise men of Babylon, “Whoever reads this inscription and tells me its interpretation will be clothed in purple and have a gold chain placed around his neck, and he will be made the third highest ruler in the kingdom.”
So all the king’s wise men came in, but they could not read the inscription or interpret it for him.
Now the wise men and enchanters were brought before me to read this inscription and interpret it for me, but they could not give its interpretation.
But I have heard about you, that you are able to give interpretations and solve difficult problems. Therefore, if you can read this inscription and give me its interpretation, you will be clothed in purple and have a gold chain placed around your neck, and you will be made the third highest ruler in the kingdom.”
In response, Daniel said to the king, “You may keep your gifts for yourself and give your rewards to someone else. Nevertheless, I will read the inscription for the king and interpret it for him.
Lexicon data from STEPBible.org (Tyndale House, Cambridge) under CC BY 4.0 license.