כְּתָב

ke.tavNoun (Masculine)H3792

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From: (Aramaic) corresponding to H3791 (כָּתָב)

Short Definition

{something written, i.e. a writing, record or book}

Full Lexicon Entry

  1. a writing 1a) writing, inscription 1b) written decree, written requirement

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Masculine)

Morphology A:N-M

DescriptionA:N-M

Occurrences

9 times

Appears 9 times in the Old Testament. Top books include:

Daniel
7
Ezra
2

Key Passages

  • Daniel 5:7
  • Daniel 5:8
  • Daniel 5:15
  • Daniel 5:16
  • Daniel 5:17

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