The meaning of “נָחָשׁ”
Understanding nâchâsh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
serpent. - a snake (from its hiss) 1) serpent, snake 1a) serpent 1b) image (of serpent) 1c) fleeing serpent (mythologica...
נָחָשׁ
serpent. - a snake (from its hiss) 1) serpent, snake 1a) serpent 1b) image (of serpent) 1c) fleeing serpent (mythological)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 3:13 | “And the Lord God said unto the woman, What is this that thou hast done? And the woman said, The serpent beguiled me, and I did eat.” Word: נָחָשׁ (nâchâsh) | |
| Numbers 21:7 | “Therefore the people came to Moses, and said, We have sinned, for we have spoken against the Lord, and against thee; pray unto the Lord, that he take away the serpents from us. And Moses prayed for the people.” Word: נָחָשׁ (nâchâsh) | |
| 2 Kings 18:4 | “He removed the high places, and brake the images, and cut down the groves, and brake in pieces the brasen serpent that Moses had made: for unto those days the children of Israel did burn incense to it: and he called it Nehushtan.” Word: נָחָשׁ (nâchâsh) | |
| Psalms 140:3 | “They have sharpened their tongues like a serpent; adders’ poison is under their lips. Selah.” Word: נָחָשׁ (nâchâsh) | |
| Ecclesiastes 10:11 | “Surely the serpent will bite without enchantment; and a babbler is no better.” Word: נָחָשׁ (nâchâsh) |
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