Strong's Concordance/Hebrew/H3785

Strong's H3785 · Hebrew

כֶּשֶׁף

kesheph · /keh'-shef/

Number
H3785
Language
Hebrew
Original word
כֶּשֶׁף
Transliteration
kesheph
Pronunciation
keh'-shef
KJV occurrences
5 verses

Definition

magic

KJV: sorcery, witchcraft.

Root / derivation: from H3784 (כָּשַׁף);

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered כֶּשֶׁף across 5 verses.

witchcrafts4×
sorceries2×

Every occurrence (KJV)

5 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

2 Kings1 verse
Isaiah2 verses
Micah1 verse
Nahum1 verse

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's H3785 (kesheph) mean?

magic

How many times does H3785 appear in the Bible?

Strong's H3785 (כֶּשֶׁף) appears in 5 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “witchcrafts.”

How is kesheph translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's H3785 is rendered as “witchcrafts” (4×), “sorceries” (2×).

Where does the Hebrew word כֶּשֶׁף come from?

from H3784 (כָּשַׁף);