Strong's H5172 · Hebrew
נָחַשׁ
nâchash · /naw-khash'/
Definition
properly, to hiss, i.e. whisper a (magic) spell; generally, to prognosticate
KJV: [idiom] certainly, divine, enchanter, (use) [idiom] enchantment, learn by experience, [idiom] indeed, diligently observe.
Root / derivation: a primitive root;
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered נָחַשׁ across 9 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
9 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Genesis3 verses
And Laban said unto him, I pray thee, if I have found favour in thine eyes, tarry: for I have learned by experience that the LORD hath blessed me for thy sake.
Genesis 44:5Is not this it in which my lord drinketh, and whereby indeed he divineth? ye have done evil in so doing. divineth: or, maketh trial?
Genesis 44:15And Joseph said unto them, What deed is this that ye have done? wot ye not that such a man as I can certainly divine? divine: or, make trial?
Leviticus1 verse
2 Kings2 verses
And they caused their sons and their daughters to pass through the fire, and used divination and enchantments, and sold themselves to do evil in the sight of the LORD, to provoke him to anger.
2 Kings 21:6And he made his son pass through the fire, and observed times, and used enchantments, and dealt with familiar spirits and wizards: he wrought much wickedness in the sight of the LORD, to provoke him to anger.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H5172 (nâchash) mean?
properly, to hiss, i.e. whisper a (magic) spell; generally, to prognosticate
How many times does H5172 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H5172 (נָחַשׁ) appears in 9 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “enchantments.”
How is nâchash translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H5172 is rendered as “enchantments” (3×), “certainly” (1×), “divine” (1×), “divineth” (1×), among other words.
Where does the Hebrew word נָחַשׁ come from?
a primitive root;