Lexical Definition

‎כַּשְׂדִּי‎ Kasdîy (kas-dee') Chaldea N:N--LG
(occasionally with enclitic) כַּשְׂדִּימָה Kasdîymâh (kas-dee'-maw); towards the Kasdites into Chaldea), patronymically from ‎כֶּשֶׂד‎ (only in the plural)

Chaldeans, Chaldees, inhabitants of Chaldea.

n pr loc
1) a territory in lower Mesopotamia bordering on the Persian Gulf
n pr m
2) the inhabitants of Chaldea, living on the lower Euphrates and Tigris
3) those persons considered the wisest in the land (by extension)

See Greek: Χαλδαῖος

Usage: 29 forms in 80 verses
Form Translated As     In Verse(s)
מִכַּשְׂדִּים֒ from Chaldeans Isa.48.20
כַשְׂדִּים֩ Chaldeans 2Kgs.24.2
כַשְׂדִּֽים Chaldeans 2Kgs.25.26
כַשְׂדִּ֙ימָה֙ Chaldea towards Ezek.11.24
כַשְׂדִּ֗ים Chaldea Jer.51.24
כַשְׂדִּ֖ים Chaldea Jer.50.10
כַשְׂדִּ֔ים Chaldea Jer.51.35
Chaldeans Ezek.23.14
כַשְׂדִּ֑ים Chaldeans 2Kgs.25.13 • Jer.52.17
כַּשְׂדִּים֙ Chaldeans 2Kgs.25.5 • Jer.37.10 • Jer.52.8
כַּשְׂדִּֽימָה Chaldea towards Ezek.23.16
כַּשְׂדִּֽים Chaldeans Isa.48.14 • Jer.50.25 • Jer.51.54 • Dan.1.4 • Dan.9.1
of Chaldeans Gen.11.28
כַּשְׂדִּ֞ים Chaldeans Job.1.17
כַּשְׂדִּ֜ים Chaldeans Jer.39.5
כַּשְׂדִּ֗ים Chaldeans 2Chr.36.17 • Isa.23.13 • Ezek.23.23
of Chaldeans Gen.11.31
כַּשְׂדִּ֖ים Chaldeans Jer.24.5 • Jer.50.8 • Jer.50.35 • Ezek.1.3
כַּשְׂדִּ֔ים Chaldea Ezek.23.15
Chaldeans 2Kgs.25.10 • Jer.52.14 • Ezek.12.13
of Chaldeans Gen.15.7
כַּשְׂדִּ֑ימָה Chaldea towards Ezek.16.29
כַּשְׂדִּ֑ים Chaldeans Isa.13.19 • Isa.47.1 • Isa.47.5 • Jer.25.12 • Jer.50.1 • Jer.50.45 • Jer.51.4
of Chaldeans Neh.9.7
וְלַכַּשְׂדִּ֔ים and the Chaldeans Dan.2.2
וְכַשְׂדִּ֥ים and Chaldeans 2Kgs.25.4 • Jer.52.7
וְכַשְׂדִּ֖ים and Chaldeans Isa.43.14
הַכַּשְׂדִּים֙ the Chaldeans Jer.32.24 • Jer.38.2 • Jer.43.3
הַכַּשְׂדִּֽים the Chaldeans Jer.22.25 • Jer.32.25 • Jer.32.43
הַכַּשְׂדִּ֜ים the Chaldeans Jer.21.9 • Jer.37.5
הַכַּשְׂדִּ֛ים the Chaldeans Dan.2.4
הַכַּשְׂדִּ֗ים the Chaldeans Jer.32.28 • Jer.32.29
הַכַּשְׂדִּ֖ים the Chaldeans Jer.32.5 • Jer.37.13 • Jer.39.8 • Jer.41.3
הַכַּשְׂדִּ֔ים the Chaldeans 2Kgs.25.25 • Jer.21.4 • Jer.33.5 • Jer.35.11 • Jer.37.8 • Jer.37.11 • Jer.37.14 • Jer.38.18 • Jer.38.19 • Jer.38.23 • Jer.40.10 • Jer.41.18 • Hab.1.6
הַכַּשְׂדִּ֑ים the Chaldeans 2Kgs.25.24 • Jer.32.4 • Jer.37.9 • Jer.40.9

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Chaldea • Ancient Mesopotamian empire; known for astrology and wisdom

Chaldea was an ancient Mesopotamian empire, known for its astrologers and wise men, that played a significant role in the history of Israel, particularly during the Babylonian exile.

Chaldea, also known as Babylonia, was an ancient empire located in southern Mesopotamia, in the region of modern-day Iraq. The Chaldeans were known for their expertise in astrology, astronomy, and other forms of wisdom. In the Bible, the term "Chaldean" is sometimes used synonymously with "Babylonian" or to refer specifically to astrologers and wise men from Babylon.

The Chaldeans played a significant role in the history of Israel, particularly during the Babylonian exile. In 605 BC, Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylon, conquered Judah and deported many of its inhabitants to Chaldea (2 Kings 24:1-2). The prophet Jeremiah warned the people of Judah about the impending Chaldean invasion and the 70-year exile that would follow (Jeremiah 25:11-12).

During the exile, some Jews, such as Daniel and his companions, were chosen to serve in the Chaldean court due to their wisdom and knowledge (Daniel 1:3-4). The Chaldeans are also mentioned in connection with the interpretation of dreams and visions (Daniel 2:2-10; 4:7; 5:7-11).

The Chaldeans were also known for their military might and their role in the destruction of Jerusalem in 586 BC (2 Kings 25:1-10). However, the prophets Isaiah and Jeremiah foretold the eventual downfall of Chaldea at the hands of the Medes and Persians (Isaiah 13:19; 47:1-5; Jeremiah 50:1-51:64).

All entries for Chaldea, Chaldean or "astrologer": כַּשְׂדִּי ☩ כַּסְדַּי ☩ Χαλδαῖος ☩ כַּשְׂדַּי