The meaning of “נָשָׁא”
Understanding nâshâʼ reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
beguile, deceive, [idiom] greatly, [idiom] utterly. - to lead astray, i.e. (mentally) to delude, or (morally) to seduce ...
נָשָׁא
beguile, deceive, [idiom] greatly, [idiom] utterly. - to lead astray, i.e. (mentally) to delude, or (morally) to seduce 1) to beguile, deceive 1a) (Niphal) to be beguiled 1b) (Hiphil) to beguile, deceive 1c) (Qal) utterly (infinitive)
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: נָשָׁא (nâshâʼ) | |
| 2 Kings 19:10 | “Thus shall ye speak to Hezekiah king of Judah, saying, Let not thy God in whom thou trustest deceive thee, saying, Jerusalem shall not be delivered into the hand of the king of Assyria.” Word: נָשָׁא (nâshâʼ) | |
| 2 Chronicles 32:15 | “Now therefore let not Hezekiah deceive you, nor persuade you on this manner, neither yet believe him: for no god of any nation or kingdom was able to deliver his people out of mine hand, and out of the hand of my fathers: how much less shall your God deliver you out of mine hand?” Word: נָשָׁא (nâshâʼ) | |
| Psalms 55:15 | “Let death seize upon them, and let them go down quick into hell: for wickedness is in their dwellings, and among them.” Word: נָשָׁא (nâshâʼ) | |
| Isaiah 36:14 | “Thus saith the king, Let not Hezekiah deceive you: for he shall not be able to deliver you.” Word: נָשָׁא (nâshâʼ) |
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