The meaning of “נְחוּשָׁה”
Understanding nᵉchûwshâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
or נְחֻשָׁה nᵉchushâh (nekh-oo-shaw'); feminine of נָחוּשׁ brass, steel. Compare נָחָשׁ. - copper 1) copper, bronze 1a) ...
נְחוּשָׁה
or נְחֻשָׁה nᵉchushâh (nekh-oo-shaw'); feminine of נָחוּשׁ brass, steel. Compare נָחָשׁ. - copper 1) copper, bronze 1a) copper (made from melting copper ore) 1b) bronze (made from copper and alloy)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Leviticus 26:19 | “And I will break the pride of your power; and I will make your heaven as iron, and your earth as brass:” Word: נְחוּשָׁה (nᵉchûwshâh) | |
| 2 Samuel 22:35 | “He teacheth my hands to war; so that a bow of steel is broken by mine arms.” Word: נְחוּשָׁה (nᵉchûwshâh) | |
| Job 40:18 | “His bones are as strong pieces of brass; his bones are like bars of iron.” Word: נְחוּשָׁה (nᵉchûwshâh) | |
| Psalms 18:34 | “He teacheth my hands to war, so that a bow of steel is broken by mine arms.” Word: נְחוּשָׁה (nᵉchûwshâh) | |
| Isaiah 48:4 | “Because I knew that thou art obstinate, and thy neck is an iron sinew, and thy brow brass;” Word: נְחוּשָׁה (nᵉchûwshâh) |