כָּתָב

Strong’s Definition

something written, i.e. a writing, record or book

Etymology & Derivation

from H3789 (כָּתַב);

KJV Usage

register, scripture, writing.

Detailed Definition

From the Brown–Driver–Briggs (BDB) Hebrew lexicon outline.

• 1.a writing, document, edict
• 2.register, enrolment, roll
• 3.mode of writing, character, letter
• 4.letter, document, a writing
• 5.a written edict

Scholarly Notes

Transliteration: kâthâb; Pronunciation: kaw-thawb'