Strong's H5378 · Hebrew
נָשָׁא
nâshâʼ · /naw-shaw'/
Number
H5378
Language
Hebrew
Original word
נָשָׁא
Transliteration
nâshâʼ
Pronunciation
naw-shaw'
KJV occurrences
4 verses
Definition
to lend on interest; by implication, to dun fordebt
KJV: [idiom] debt, exact, giver of usury.
Root / derivation: a primitive root (perhaps identical with H5377 (נָשָׁא), through the idea of imposition);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered נָשָׁא across 4 verses.
exact2×
debt1×
usury1×
Every occurrence (KJV)
4 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Topics that use this word
Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H5378 (nâshâʼ) mean?
to lend on interest; by implication, to dun fordebt
How many times does H5378 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H5378 (נָשָׁא) appears in 4 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “exact.”
How is nâshâʼ translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H5378 is rendered as “exact” (2×), “debt” (1×), “usury” (1×).
Where does the Hebrew word נָשָׁא come from?
a primitive root (perhaps identical with H5377 (נָשָׁא), through the idea of imposition);