What does כְּתֹבֶת · קַעֲקַע mean in the Bible?
כְּתֹבֶת · קַעֲקַע is a Hebrew phrase meaning "a letter or other mark branded on the skin".
Hebrew · H3793, H7085
כְּתֹבֶת קַעֲקַע
A letter or other mark branded on the skin · an incision or gash
Reading a lexicon entry
What this page is: Each lexicon entry shows the original Hebrew or Greek word behind the English translation: its meaning, its range of use, and where it appears in Scripture.
Strong's number: The Strong's code (H- or G-) is the standard reference number for this word. It connects this entry to chapter and passage language tabs.
Where it appears: The witness passages show where this word is used in context. Click any to open the study page for that passage.
This lexicon entry is part of our ongoing editorial review. If you notice missing content, unclear wording, or a possible correction, please send us a note through the Connect page. Screenshots are helpful.
Words in this compound — expand to study each participant
כְּתֹבֶת H3793 a letter or other mark branded on the skin
קַעֲקַע H7085 an incision or gash
What does כְּתֹבֶת קַעֲקַע (ketovet qa'aqa) mean in the Bible?
כְּתֹבֶת · קַעֲקַע is a Hebrew phrase meaning "a letter or other mark branded on the skin".
Full entry for כְּתֹבֶת קַעֲקַע (H3793, H7085) · Open the biblical lexicon
Questions this entry answers
How many biblical occurrences are listed for H3793, H7085?
H3793, H7085 is connected to 2 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.
Evidence Summary
Hebrew phrase. a letter or other mark branded on the skin
Strong's H3793, H7085
Lexical occurrences 2 verses Source Gloss
a letter or other mark branded on the skin
Word Origins
כְּתֹבֶת קַעֲקַע is built from this root:
Sources
MorphGNT Strong's Dictionary XML — CC0 1.0 Public Domain
Open Scriptures Hebrew Bible (morphhb/OSHB) — CC BY 4.0
Open Scriptures Hebrew Lexicon — CC BY 4.0
Berean Standard Bible (BSB) source-word alignment - CC0 Public Domain