Strong's H3785 · Hebrew
כֶּשֶׁף
kesheph · /keh'-shef/
Definition
magic
KJV: sorcery, witchcraft.
Root / derivation: from H3784 (כָּשַׁף);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered כֶּשֶׁף across 5 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
5 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Isaiah2 verses
But these two things shall come to thee in a moment in one day, the loss of children, and widowhood: they shall come upon thee in their perfection for the multitude of thy sorceries, and for the great abundance of thine enchantments.
Isaiah 47:12Stand now with thine enchantments, and with the multitude of thy sorceries, wherein thou hast laboured from thy youth; if so be thou shalt be able to profit, if so be thou mayest prevail.
Micah1 verse
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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);