Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “נַחַשׁ”
Understanding nachash reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
enchantment. - an incantation or augury 1) divination, enchantment
H5173
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
נַחַשׁ
Phoneticnakh'-ash
Transliterationnachash
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
enchantment. - an incantation or augury 1) divination, enchantment
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Numbers 23:23 | “Surely there is no enchantment against Jacob, neither is there any divination against Israel: according to this time it shall be said of Jacob and of Israel, What hath God wrought!” Word: נַחַשׁ (nachash) | |
| Numbers 24:1 | “And when Balaam saw that it pleased the Lord to bless Israel, he went not, as at other times, to seek for enchantments, but he set his face toward the wilderness.” Word: נַחַשׁ (nachash) |