14: Qudsha — ܩܘܕܫܐ

1. Term: Qudsha — ܩܘܕܫܐ

Pronunciation: kud-SHAH
Meaning: Holy; sacred, set apart for God.

2. Biblical Usage:

  • Used in the Peshitta and Syriac Christian texts to describe God’s holiness and the call for believers to be holy.
  • Emphasizes purity, sanctification, and divine presence.

3. Example Verse:

  • Leviticus 19:2 (Peshitta) — “Qudsha tihun.”
    (“You shall be holy.”)
  • Isaiah 6:3 — “Qudsha, qudsha, qudsha.”
    (“Holy, holy, holy.”)

4. Theological Significance:

  • Qudsha highlights the essential nature of God and the ethical imperative for believers.
  • Integral to Syriac Christian theology and worship practices.
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