The meaning of “קָסַם”
Understanding qâçam reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
divine(-r, -ation), prudent, soothsayer, use (divination). - properly, to distribute, i.e. determine by lot or magical s...
קָסַם
divine(-r, -ation), prudent, soothsayer, use (divination). - properly, to distribute, i.e. determine by lot or magical scroll - by implication, to divine 1) (Qal) to practice divination, divine 1a) of diviners of the nations, Balaam 1b) of false prophets of Israel 1c) prohibited
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Deuteronomy 18:14 | “For these nations, which thou shalt possess, hearkened unto observers of times, and unto diviners: but as for thee, the Lord thy God hath not suffered thee so to do.” Word: קָסַם (qâçam) | |
| Joshua 13:22 | “Balaam also the son of Beor, the soothsayer, did the children of Israel slay with the sword among them that were slain by them.” Word: קָסַם (qâçam) | |
| 1 Samuel 28:8 | “And Saul disguised himself, and put on other raiment, and he went, and two men with him, and they came to the woman by night: and he said, I pray thee, divine unto me by the familiar spirit, and bring me him up, whom I shall name unto thee.” Word: קָסַם (qâçam) | |
| 2 Kings 17:17 | “And they caused their sons and their daughters to pass through the fire, and used divination and enchantments, and sold themselves to do evil in the sight of the Lord, to provoke him to anger.” Word: קָסַם (qâçam) | |
| Isaiah 44:25 | “That frustrateth the tokens of the liars, and maketh diviners mad; that turneth wise men backward, and maketh their knowledge foolish;” Word: קָסַם (qâçam) |
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