Strong's Lexicon kashshaph: To practice sorcery, to practice witchcraft Original Word: כַּשָּׁף Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G5331 (φαρμακεία, pharmakeia): Refers to the use of drugs, potions, or spells; often translated as "sorcery" or "witchcraft" in the New Testament. - G5332 (φαρμακεύς, pharmakeus): A sorcerer or magician. Usage: The Hebrew verb "kashshaph" refers to the act of practicing sorcery or witchcraft. It is used in the context of engaging in occult practices that are forbidden by God. 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 Israel, sorcery and witchcraft were strictly prohibited as they were associated with pagan religions and practices that were contrary to the worship of Yahweh. The Israelites were commanded to avoid such practices as they were seen as a form of rebellion against God. Sorcery was often linked to idolatry and was considered a serious offense, punishable by death under the Mosaic Law (Exodus 22:18). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as kesheph Definition sorcerer NASB Translation sorcerers (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [כַּשָּׁף] noun masculine sorcerer, only plural suffix (Assyrian kassapu, id.; kassaptu, sorceress); — אַלתִּֿשְׁמְעוּ, וְאֶלכַּֿשָּֽׁפֵיכֶ֑ם אֶלנְֿבִיאֵיכֶם וְאֶלקֹֿסְמֵיכֶם וְאֶל חֲלֹמֹתֵיכֶם וְאֶלעְֹֿנַנֵיכֶם II. כשׁף (√ of following). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance sorcerer From kashaph; a magician -- sorcerer. see HEBREW kashaph Forms and Transliterations כַּשָּׁפֵיכֶ֑ם כשפיכם kaš·šā·p̄ê·ḵem kashshafeiChem kaššāp̄êḵemLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Jeremiah 27:9 HEB: עֹֽנְנֵיכֶ֖ם וְאֶל־ כַּשָּׁפֵיכֶ֑ם אֲשֶׁר־ הֵ֞ם NAS: your soothsayers or your sorcerers who KJV: nor to your enchanters, nor to your sorcerers, which speak INT: your soothsayers about your sorcerers who like 1 Occurrence |
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