The meaning of “חַרְטֹם”
Understanding charṭôm reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
magician. - a horoscopist (as drawing magical lines or circles) 1) diviner, magician, astrologer 1a) engraver, writer (o...
חַרְטֹם
magician. - a horoscopist (as drawing magical lines or circles) 1) diviner, magician, astrologer 1a) engraver, writer (only in derivative sense of one possessed of occult knowledge)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 41:24 | “And the thin ears devoured the seven good ears: and I told this unto the magicians; but there was none that could declare it to me.” Word: חַרְטֹם (charṭôm) | |
| Exodus 8:18 | “And the magicians did so with their enchantments to bring forth lice, but they could not: so there were lice upon man, and upon beast.” Word: חַרְטֹם (charṭôm) | |
| Daniel 2:2 | “Then the king commanded to call the magicians, and the astrologers, and the sorcerers, and the Chaldeans, for to shew the king his dreams. So they came and stood before the king.” Word: חַרְטֹם (charṭôm) |
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