4: Qadisha — ܩܕܝܫܐ

1. Term: Qadisha — ܩܕܝܫܐ

Pronunciation: qad-EE-sha
Meaning: Holy, sacred; set apart for God.

2. Biblical Usage:

  • Used in the Peshitta and Syriac Christian texts to describe God’s holiness and that of sacred persons, places, and objects.
  • Emphasizes purity and divine sanctification.

3. Example Verse:

  • Leviticus 19:2 (Peshitta) — “ܩܕܝܫܐ ܬܬܗܘܢ”
    (“You shall be holy.”)
  • Psalm 99:9 — “ܩܕܝܫܐ ܐܠܗܐ”
    (“Holy is God.”)

4. Theological Significance:

  • Qadisha reflects the Syriac understanding of sanctity as separation and dedication to God.
  • Fundamental to worship, ecclesiology, and Christian living.
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