Lexicon lachash: Whisper, charm, incantation Original Word: לָחַשׁ Strong's Exhaustive Concordance charmer, whisper together A primitive root; to whisper; by implication, to mumble a spell (as a magician) -- charmer, whisper (together). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. root Definition to whisper, charm NASB Translation charmers (1), whisper (1), whispering (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [לָחַשׁ] verb whisper, charm (Late Hebrew id.; Aramaic לְחַשׁ  ; Ethiopic  ; whisper, see RSJPh xiv. 1885, 122, possibly originally serpent-charming); — Pi`el Participle plural קוֺל מְלַחֲשִׁים Psalm 58:6 voice of whisperers (i.e. serpent-charmers; "" חוֺבֵר תֲבָרִים). Hithpa`el whisper together, Imperfect יִתְלַחֲשׁוּ with עַל Psalm 41:8; Participle plural מִתְלַחֲשִׁים 2 Samuel 12:19. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: A primitive rootCorresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • While there is no direct Greek equivalent in the Strong's Concordance that matches the specific nuances of לָחַשׁ, related concepts of whispering or secretive speech can be found in Greek terms that describe similar actions or intentions, such as ψιθυρισμός (Strong's Greek 5587), which means whispering or secret slander. However, the specific context of magical incantations is more uniquely captured in the Hebrew cultural and religious setting. Usage: The term לָחַשׁ is used in the context of whispering or murmuring, often associated with the act of casting spells or incantations. It conveys the idea of speaking softly or in a secretive manner, typically in a magical or enchanting context. Context: • The Hebrew verb לָחַשׁ (lachash) is primarily used to describe the act of whispering or murmuring, often in a context that implies secrecy or enchantment. In the ancient Near Eastern context, whispering was commonly associated with the practice of magic or the casting of spells. This is reflected in the usage of לָחַשׁ in the Hebrew Bible, where it is often linked to the practices of sorcery or divination. Forms and Transliterations יִ֭תְלַחֲשׁוּ יתלחשו מְלַחֲשִׁ֑ים מִֽתְלַחֲשִׁ֔ים מלחשים מתלחשים mə·la·ḥă·šîm melachaShim məlaḥăšîm miṯ·la·ḥă·šîm mitlachaShim miṯlaḥăšîm yiṯ·la·ḥă·šū Yitlachashu yiṯlaḥăšūLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Samuel 12:19 HEB: כִּ֤י עֲבָדָיו֙ מִֽתְלַחֲשִׁ֔ים וַיָּ֥בֶן דָּוִ֖ד NAS: that his servants were whispering together, David KJV: that his servants whispered, David INT: that his servants were whispering perceived David Psalm 41:7 Psalm 58:5 3 Occurrences |
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