Strong's Lexicon kashaph: To practice sorcery, to use witchcraft Original Word: כָּשַׁף Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - Strong's Greek 5331 (φαρμακεία, pharmakeia): Refers to the use of drugs, potions, or spells; often translated as "sorcery" or "witchcraft" in the New Testament. Usage: The Hebrew verb "kashaph" refers to the act of practicing sorcery or witchcraft. It is used in the context of engaging in occult practices, which are condemned in the Hebrew Bible. The term implies the use of supernatural powers or magic, often in opposition to the will and commandments of God. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, sorcery and witchcraft were common practices, often associated with attempts to manipulate spiritual forces for personal gain or harm to others. The Israelites were commanded to avoid such practices, as they were seen as a direct challenge to the sovereignty and holiness of God. The practice of sorcery was often linked with idolatry and was considered a serious offense, warranting severe punishment under the Mosaic Law. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origindenominative verb from kesheph Definition to practice sorcery NASB Translation practiced sorcery (1), sorcerer (1), sorcerers (3), sorceress (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs כִּשֵּׁף verb Pi`el denominative practice sorcery (Assyrian kašâpu, id.); — Perfect3masculine singular: וְעוֺנֵן וְנִחֵשׁ וְכִשֵּׁף וְעָשָׂה אוֺב וְיִדְּעוֺנִ֑י2Chronicles 33:6 (of Manasseh); elsewhere only Participle as substantive masculine singular sorcerer, in Israel, מְכַשֵּׁף Deuteronomy 18:10 (following קֹסֵם קְסָמִים מְעוֺנֵן וּמְנַחֵשׁ); feminine singular מְכַשֵּׁפָה = sorceress Exodus 22:17 (E); masculine plural מְכַשְּׁפִים Malachi 3:5 (named with adulterers and falseswearers); of diviners, or astrologers in Egypt (חַרְטֻמִּים q. v.) Exodus 7:11 (P; "" חֲכָמִים); in Babylon Daniel 2:2 (+ חַרְטֻמִּים, אַשָּׁפִים, כַּשְׂדִּים). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance sorcerer, use witchcraft A primitive root; properly, to whisper a spell, i.e. To inchant or practise magic -- sorcerer, (use) witch(-craft). Forms and Transliterations בַּֽמְכַשְּׁפִים֙ במכשפים וְֽכִשֵּׁ֔ף וְלַֽמְכַשְּׁפִ֑ים וְלַֽמְכַשְּׁפִים֙ וּמְכַשֵּֽׁף׃ וכשף ולמכשפים ומכשף׃ מְכַשֵּׁפָ֖ה מכשפה bam·ḵaš·šə·p̄îm bamchashsheFim bamḵaššəp̄îm mə·ḵaš·šê·p̄āh mechashsheFah məḵaššêp̄āh ū·mə·ḵaš·šêp̄ umechashShef ūməḵaššêp̄ vechishShef velamchashsheFim wə·ḵiš·šêp̄ wə·lam·ḵaš·šə·p̄îm wəḵiššêp̄ wəlamḵaššəp̄îmLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Exodus 7:11 HEB: פַּרְעֹ֔ה לַֽחֲכָמִ֖ים וְלַֽמְכַשְּׁפִ֑ים וַיַּֽעֲשׂ֨וּ גַם־ NAS: for [the] wise men and [the] sorcerers, and they also, KJV: the wise men and the sorcerers: now the magicians INT: Pharaoh for wise and sorcerers did also Exodus 22:18 Deuteronomy 18:10 2 Chronicles 33:6 Daniel 2:2 Malachi 3:5 6 Occurrences |
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