Q-D-Š
A TRICONSONANTAL SEMITIC ROOT MEANING "SACRED, HOLY
Qodesh; Qds; Q-D-S; Q-D-Sh; QDS
Q-D-Š is a triconsonantal Semitic root meaning "sacred, holy", derived from a concept central to ancient Semitic religion. From a basic verbal meaning "to consecrate, to purify", it could be used as an adjective meaning "holy", or as a substantive referring to a "sanctuary, sacred object, sacred personnel.