The meaning of “לָחַשׁ”
Understanding lâchash reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
charmer, whisper (together). - to whisper - by implication, to mumble aspell (as a magician) 1) to whisper, charm, conju...
לָחַשׁ
charmer, whisper (together). - to whisper - by implication, to mumble aspell (as a magician) 1) to whisper, charm, conjure 1a) (Piel) charmers, conjurers, whisperers (participle) 1b) (Hithpael) to whisper to each other
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Samuel 12:19 | “But when David saw that his servants whispered, David perceived that the child was dead: therefore David said unto his servants, Is the child dead? And they said, He is dead.” Word: לָחַשׁ (lâchash) | |
| Psalms 41:7 | “All that hate me whisper together against me: against me do they devise my hurt.” Word: לָחַשׁ (lâchash) | |
| Psalms 58:5 | “Which will not hearken to the voice of charmers, charming never so wisely.” Word: לָחַשׁ (lâchash) |