Strong's Concordance/Hebrew/H5172

Strong's H5172 · Hebrew

נָחַשׁ

nâchash · /naw-khash'/

Number
H5172
Language
Hebrew
Original word
נָחַשׁ
Transliteration
nâchash
Pronunciation
naw-khash'
KJV occurrences
9 verses

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.

enchantments3×
certainly1×
divine1×
divineth1×
enchanter1×
enchantment1×
experience1×
indeed1×
observe1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

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

Genesis3 verses
Leviticus1 verse
Deuteronomy1 verse
1 Kings1 verse
2 Kings2 verses
2 Chronicles1 verse

Topics that use this word

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;