Kadesh
Meanings
name
- An ancient city of the Levant, located on or near the headwaters or ford of the Orontes river.
- Alternative spelling of Qetesh.
Pronunciation
Word forms
Etymology
From Semitic q-d-š (“holy”), thus being "the holy city" in reference to the followers of Qetesh.
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