Lexicon nachash: Serpent Original Word: נַחַשׁ Strong's Exhaustive Concordance enchantment From nachash; an incantation or augury -- enchantment. see HEBREW nachash NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom nachash Definition divination, enchantment NASB Translation omen (1), omens (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs נַ֫חַשׁ noun [masculine] divination, enchantment, only absolute ׳נ Numbers 23:23 (J E; "" קֶסֶם), and plural absolute נְחָשִׁים Numbers 24:1 (JE), both in story of Balsam. III. נחשׁ (√ of following, meaning unknown). Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root verb נָחַשׁ (nachash), which means "to practice divination" or "to observe signs."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Greek Number 5331: φαρμακεία (pharmakeia) • often translated as "sorcery" or "witchcraft," referring to the use of magic or enchantments. Usage: The term נַחַשׁ (nachash) is used in the context of divination practices, which were common in ancient Near Eastern cultures. It is often associated with seeking knowledge or guidance through supernatural means, which is generally condemned in the Hebrew Bible. Context: The Hebrew term נַחַשׁ (nachash) appears in the context of divination and augury, practices that were prevalent among the surrounding nations of Israel. The Israelites were explicitly warned against engaging in such practices, as they were considered abominations before the LORD. In Deuteronomy 18:10-12, the Israelites are instructed not to practice divination or seek omens, as these practices are associated with pagan rituals and are contrary to reliance on God. The use of נַחַשׁ (nachash) is often linked to attempts to predict the future or gain insight through supernatural means, which is seen as a lack of faith in God's sovereignty and provision. The practice of נַחַשׁ (nachash) is mentioned in various biblical narratives, highlighting the tension between the Israelites' call to trust in God alone and the temptation to seek forbidden knowledge through divination. Forms and Transliterations נְחָשִׁ֑ים נַ֙חַשׁ֙ נחש נחשים na·ḥaš nachash naḥaš nə·ḥā·šîm nechaShim nəḥāšîmLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Numbers 23:23 HEB: כִּ֤י לֹא־ נַ֙חַשׁ֙ בְּיַעֲקֹ֔ב וְלֹא־ NAS: For there is no omen against Jacob, KJV: Surely [there is] no enchantment against Jacob, INT: there is no omen Jacob Nor Numbers 24:1 2 Occurrences |
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