Strong's Concordance/Hebrew/H5391

Strong's H5391 · Hebrew

נָשַׁךְ

nâshak · /naw-shak'/

Number
H5391
Language
Hebrew
Original word
נָשַׁךְ
Transliteration
nâshak
Pronunciation
naw-shak'
KJV occurrences
14 verses

Definition

to strike with a sting (as a serpent); figuratively, to oppress with interest on a loan

KJV: bite, lend upon usury.

Root / derivation: a primitive root;

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered נָשַׁךְ across 14 verses.

bite6×
usury4×
bit2×
biteth2×
bitten2×

Every occurrence (KJV)

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

Genesis1 verse
Numbers3 verses
Deuteronomy2 verses
Proverbs1 verse
Ecclesiastes2 verses
Jeremiah1 verse
Amos2 verses
Micah1 verse
Habakkuk1 verse

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's H5391 (nâshak) mean?

to strike with a sting (as a serpent); figuratively, to oppress with interest on a loan

How many times does H5391 appear in the Bible?

Strong's H5391 (נָשַׁךְ) appears in 14 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “bite.”

How is nâshak translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's H5391 is rendered as “bite” (6×), “usury” (4×), “bit” (2×), “biteth” (2×), among other words.

Where does the Hebrew word נָשַׁךְ come from?

a primitive root;