Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “נָחוּשׁ”
Understanding nâchûwsh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
apparently passive participle of נָחַשׁ (perhaps in the sense of ringing), i.e. bell-metal; or from the red color of the...
H5153
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
נָחוּשׁ
Phoneticnaw-khoosh'
Transliterationnâchûwsh
Grammar Code
H:A
Hebrew Adjective
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
apparently passive participle of נָחַשׁ (perhaps in the sense of ringing), i.e. bell-metal; or from the red color of the throat of a serpent (נָחָשׁ, as denominative) when hissing) of brass. - coppery, i.e. (figuratively) hard 1) bronze
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Job 6:12 | “Is my strength the strength of stones? or is my flesh of brass?” Word: נָחוּשׁ (nâchûwsh) |
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