The meaning of “נָשַׁךְ”
Understanding nâshak reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
bite, lend upon usury. - to strike with a sting (as a serpent) - figuratively, to oppress with interest on a loan 1) to ...
נָשַׁךְ
bite, lend upon usury. - to strike with a sting (as a serpent) - figuratively, to oppress with interest on a loan 1) to bite 1a) (Qal) to bite 1b) (Piel) to bite 2) to pay, give interest, lend for interest or usury 2a) (Qal) to give interest 2b) (Hiphil) to make to give interest
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 49:17 | “Dan shall be a serpent by the way, an adder in the path, that biteth the horse heels, so that his rider shall fall backward.” Word: נָשַׁךְ (nâshak) | |
| Numbers 21:8 | “And the Lord said unto Moses, Make thee a fiery serpent, and set it upon a pole: and it shall come to pass, that every one that is bitten, when he looketh upon it, shall live.” Word: נָשַׁךְ (nâshak) | |
| Deuteronomy 23:20 | “Unto a stranger thou mayest lend upon usury; but unto thy brother thou shalt not lend upon usury: that the Lord thy God may bless thee in all that thou settest thine hand to in the land whither thou goest to possess it.” Word: נָשַׁךְ (nâshak) | |
| Proverbs 23:32 | “At the last it biteth like a serpent, and stingeth like an adder.” Word: נָשַׁךְ (nâshak) | |
| Ecclesiastes 10:11 | “Surely the serpent will bite without enchantment; and a babbler is no better.” Word: נָשַׁךְ (nâshak) |
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