Lexical Definition
כְּתָב kᵉthâb (keth-awb') inscription A:N-M
(Aramaic) corresponding to כָּתָב
prescribing, writing(-ten).
- {something written, i.e. a writing, record or book}
1) a writing
1a) writing, inscription
1b) written decree, written requirement
Usage: 10 forms in 12 verses
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| כִּכְתָ֖ב | according to writing of | Ezra.6.18 |
| כְתָבָ֤ה | writing the | Dan.5.15 |
| כְתָבָ֖א | writing the | Dan.5.25 |
| כְתָֽב | writing | Ezra.7.22 |
| כְּתָבָא֙ | writing the | Dan.5.8 • Dan.5.17 • Dan.6.10 |
| כְּתָבָ֣ה | writing the | Dan.5.7 |
| כְּתָבָ֜א | writing the | Dan.5.16 |
| כְּתָבָ֖א | writing the | Dan.6.9 |
| כְּתָבָ֑א | writing the | Dan.6.8 |
| וּכְתָבָ֥א | and writing the | Dan.5.24 |
Extended Information
Aramaic of: כָּתָב
Brown-Driver-Briggs
כְּתָב noun masculineDan 5:7 writing ; — absolute כְּתָ֑ב Ezra 7:22 (Baer כְּתַב, but see K§ 57 near the end Str); construct ׳כ Ezra 6:18 emphatic כְּתָבָאDan 5:8 +, הָ֯ Dan 5:7; Dan 5:15 —
1. writing, inscription (on wall) Dan 5:7; Dan 5:8; Dan 5:15; Dan 5:16; Dan 5:17; Dan 5:24; Dan 5:25.
2. a. written decree Dan 6:9*; Dan 6:10*; Dan 6:11*.
b. written requirement Ezra 6:18; Ezra 7:22.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Ezra | 6:18 · 7:22 |
| Daniel | 5:7 · 5:8 · 5:15 · 5:16 · 5:17 · 5:24 · 5:25 · 6:9* · 6:10* · 6:11* |