Original Word: כְּתֹבֶת
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: kthobeth
Pronunciation: ke-tho'-beth
Phonetic Spelling: (keth-o'-beth)
Definition: Writing, inscription
Meaning: a letter, branded

a letter or other mark branded on the skin

From kathab; a letter or other mark branded on the skin -- X any (mark).

see HEBREW kathab

Word Origin
from kathab
Definition
an imprint
NASB Translation
marks (1), tattoo* (1).

כְּתֹ֫בֶת noun feminine only construct וּכְתֹבֶת קַעֲקַע לֹא תִתְּנוּ בָּכֶם Leviticus 19:28 i.e. a writing (mark or sign) of imprintment, scriptio stigmatis, perhaps of tattooing, compare Di (see also Ba^{NB 61}).

Word Origin: Derived from the root verb כָּתַב (katav), meaning "to write."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Greek Number 1121: γράμμα (gramma) • meaning "letter" or "writing."
• Strong's Greek Number 1992: ἐπιστολή (epistole) • meaning "letter" or "epistle."

These Greek terms similarly denote written communication, emphasizing the continuity of the concept of writing as a vital means of conveying information and preserving knowledge across both the Hebrew and Greek scriptures.

Usage: This word is used in the context of something that is written or inscribed, often referring to a letter or a mark that is permanently affixed.

Context: The Hebrew word כְּתֹבֶת (ketovet) appears in the context of inscriptions or writings that are meant to convey a message or serve as a permanent mark. In the ancient Near Eastern culture, writing was a significant means of communication, often used for official documents, letters, and inscriptions on monuments or personal items. The concept of branding or inscribing also carries the idea of ownership or identity, as marks were often used to signify belonging or to convey a specific message. In the Biblical context, writing was a revered skill, and inscriptions were used to record important events, laws, and personal communications. The use of כְּתֹבֶת in the scriptures highlights the importance of written communication in maintaining records and conveying divine or royal decrees.

וּכְתֹ֣בֶת וכתבת ū·ḵə·ṯō·ḇeṯ ucheToet ūḵəṯōḇeṯInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts