Quick Definition
writing
Strong's Definition
something written, i.e. a writing, record or book
Derivation: from H3789 (כָּתַב);
KJV Usage: register, scripture, writing.
TWOT Reference: 1053a
Outline of Biblical Usage
1) a writing, document, edict
1a) register, enrolment, roll
1b) mode of writing, character, letter
1c) letter, document, a writing
1d) a written edict
1d1) of royal enactment
1d2) of divine authority
Septuagint (LXX) Greek Equivalents
This Hebrew word is translated by the following Greek words in the Septuagint:
STEPBible — Tyndale Abridged Hebrew Lexicon
1) a writing, document, edict
1a) register, enrolment, roll
1b) mode of writing, character, letter
1c) letter, document, a writing
1d) a written edict
1d1) of royal enactment
1d2) of divine authority
Aramaic equivalent: ke.tav (כְּתָב "inscription" H3792)
Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon
כָּתָב
kâthâb
BDB Definition:
1) a writing, document, edict
1a) register, enrolment, roll
1b) mode of writing, character, letter
1c) letter, document, a writing
1d) a written edict
1d1) of royal enactment
1d2) of divine authority
Part of Speech: noun masculine
A Related Word by BDB/Strongs Number: from H3789
Same Word by TWOT Number: 1053a
Total KJV Occurrences: 17