Strong's Lexicon lachash: Whisper, charm, incantation Original Word: לַחַשׁ Word Origin: From the root verb לָחַשׁ (lachash), which means "to whisper" or "to mutter." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "lachash," related concepts can be found in words like ψιθυρισμός (psithurismos - whispering) and μαγεία (mageia - magic). Usage: The Hebrew word "lachash" primarily refers to a whisper or a soft, murmuring sound. It is often associated with secretive or magical speech, such as incantations or charms. In the biblical context, it can denote the act of whispering spells or engaging in occult practices, which were forbidden in Israelite society. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, whispering was often linked to magical practices and the invocation of spirits. Such practices were common among surrounding pagan nations, and the Israelites were explicitly warned against them. The use of "lachash" in the Bible reflects a cultural understanding of the power of words and the belief in the supernatural influence of whispered spells or charms. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom lachash Definition a whispering, charming NASB Translation amulets (1), charm (1), charmed (1), enchanter (1), whisper a prayer (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs לַ֫חַשׁ noun [masculine] a whispering, charming; — ׳ל Isaiah 26:16; לָ֑חַשׁ Ecclesiastes 10:11; Isaiah 3:3; Jeremiah 8:17; plural לְחָשִׁים Isaiah 3:20. — 1 serpent-charming Ecclesiastes 10:11; נְבוֺן לָ֑חַשׁ Isaiah 3:3 (probably more General). 2 charms, amulets, worn by women, Isaiah 3:20. 3 whisper of prayer, צָקוּן לַחַשׁ Isaiah 26:16 they pour forth a whisper of prayer (but Koppe Bö Gr Di Du read צְקוֺן לַחַשׁ 'Zauberzwang,' compulsion of (by) magic). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance charmed, earring, enchantment, orator, prayer From lachash; properly, a whisper, i.e. By implication, (in a good sense) a private prayer, (in a bad one) an incantation; concretely, an amulet -- charmed, earring, enchantment, orator, prayer. see HEBREW lachash Forms and Transliterations וְהַלְּחָשִֽׁים׃ והלחשים׃ לַ֔חַשׁ לָ֑חַשׁ לָֽחַשׁ׃ לחש לחש׃ la·ḥaš lā·ḥaš Lachash laḥaš lāḥaš vehallechaShim wə·hal·lə·ḥā·šîm wəhalləḥāšîmLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Ecclesiastes 10:11 HEB: הַנָּחָ֖שׁ בְּלוֹא־ לָ֑חַשׁ וְאֵ֣ין יִתְר֔וֹן NAS: bites before being charmed, there is no KJV: will bite without enchantment; and a babbler INT: the serpent being charmed there profit Isaiah 3:3 Isaiah 3:20 Isaiah 26:16 Jeremiah 8:17 5 Occurrences |
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