The meaning of “כָּשַׁף”
Understanding kâshaph reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
sorcerer, (use) witch(-craft). - properly, to whisper aspell, i.e. to inchant or practise magic 1) (Piel) to practice wi...
כָּשַׁף
sorcerer, (use) witch(-craft). - properly, to whisper aspell, i.e. to inchant or practise magic 1) (Piel) to practice witchcraft or sorcery, use witchcraft 1a) sorcerer, sorceress (participle)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Exodus 22:18 | “Thou shalt not suffer a witch to live.” Word: כָּשַׁף (kâshaph) | |
| Deuteronomy 18:10 | “There shall not be found among you any one that maketh his son or his daughter to pass through the fire, or that useth divination, or an observer of times, or an enchanter, or a witch,” Word: כָּשַׁף (kâshaph) | |
| 2 Chronicles 33:6 | “And he caused his children to pass through the fire in the valley of the son of Hinnom: also he observed times, and used enchantments, and used witchcraft, and dealt with a familiar spirit, and with wizards: he wrought much evil in the sight of the Lord, to provoke him to anger.” Word: כָּשַׁף (kâshaph) | |
| 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: כָּשַׁף (kâshaph) | |
| Malachi 3:5 | “And I will come near to you to judgment; and I will be a swift witness against the sorcerers, and against the adulterers, and against false swearers, and against those that oppress the hireling in his wages, the widow, and the fatherless, and that turn aside the stranger from his right, and fear not me, saith the Lord of hosts.” Word: כָּשַׁף (kâshaph) |
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