Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “אַשָּׁף”
Understanding ʼashshâph reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
astrologer. - a conjurer 1) necromancer, conjurer, 2) (TWOT) astrologer, enchanter, exorcist
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Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
אַשָּׁף
Phoneticash-shawf'
Transliterationʼashshâph
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
astrologer. - a conjurer 1) necromancer, conjurer, 2) (TWOT) astrologer, enchanter, exorcist
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Daniel 1:20 | “And in all matters of wisdom and understanding, that the king enquired of them, he found them ten times better than all the magicians and astrologers that were in all his realm.” Word: אַשָּׁף (ʼashshâph) | |
| Daniel 2:2 | “Then the king commanded to call the magicians, and the astrologers, and the sorcerers, and the Chaldeans, for to shew the king his dreams. So they came and stood before the king.” Word: אַשָּׁף (ʼashshâph) |
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