Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “לוֹחֵשׁ”
Understanding Lôwchêsh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
active participle of לָחַשׁ; (the) enchanter Hallohesh, Haloshesh (includ. the article). - § Hallohesh = "whisperer" - L...
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Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
לוֹחֵשׁ
Phoneticlo-khashe'
TransliterationLôwchêsh
Grammar Code
N:N-M-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
active participle of לָחַשׁ; (the) enchanter Hallohesh, Haloshesh (includ. the article). - § Hallohesh = "whisperer" - Lochesh, an Israelite 1) father of a chief of Jerusalem after the exile who sealed the covenant with Nehemiah
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Nehemiah 3:12 | “And next unto him repaired Shallum the son of Halohesh, the ruler of the half part of Jerusalem, he and his daughters.” Word: לוֹחֵשׁ (Lôwchêsh) | |
| Nehemiah 10:24 | “Hallohesh, Pileha, Shobek,” Word: לוֹחֵשׁ (Lôwchêsh) |