Strong's H3908 · Hebrew
לַחַשׁ
lachash · /lakh'-ash/
Definition
properly, a whisper, i.e. by implication, (in a good sense) a private prayer, (in a bad one) an incantation; concretely, an amulet
KJV: charmed, earring, enchantment, orator, prayer.
Root / derivation: from H3907 (לָחַשׁ);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered לַחַשׁ across 5 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
5 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Ecclesiastes1 verse
Isaiah3 verses
The captain of fifty, and the honourable man, and the counsellor, and the cunning artificer, and the eloquent orator. the honourable: Heb. a man eminent in countenance eloquent: or, skilful of speech
Isaiah 3:20The bonnets, and the ornaments of the legs, and the headbands, and the tablets, and the earrings, tablets: Heb. houses of the soul
Isaiah 26:16LORD, in trouble have they visited thee, they poured out a prayer when thy chastening was upon them. prayer: Heb. secret speech
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H3908 (lachash) mean?
properly, a whisper, i.e. by implication, (in a good sense) a private prayer, (in a bad one) an incantation; concretely, an amulet
How many times does H3908 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H3908 (לַחַשׁ) appears in 5 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “charmed.”
How is lachash translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H3908 is rendered as “charmed” (1×), “earrings” (1×), “enchantment” (1×), “orator” (1×), among other words.
Where does the Hebrew word לַחַשׁ come from?
from H3907 (לָחַשׁ);