Qadosh Yisrael

Language & etymology

What the name means.

Qadosh means holy or set apart. The construct expression Qedosh Yisrael identifies the Holy One of Israel, especially in Isaiah. The spelling here follows the biblical defective form without vav.

Qof 100 + Dalet 4 + Vav 6 + Shin 300 + Yod 10 + Shin 300 + Resh 200 + Aleph 1 + Lamed 30 = 951

Numeric value is a traditional interpretive practice; it is not the word’s etymology and does not establish doctrine.

Paleo-Hebrew character

A devotional reflection.

These ancient Hebrew-script forms accompany a devotional meditation, not a historical translation or proof of etymology. Letter-picture associations are interpretive and do not establish doctrine.

The promise

What it reveals.

The Holy One is faithful to His covenant and calls His people to holiness.