נָחַשׁ
na.chashVerbH5172
to divine
From: a primitive root;
Short Definition
properly, to hiss, i.e. whisper a (magic) spell; generally, to prognosticate
Full Lexicon Entry
- to practice divination, divine, observe signs, learn by experience, diligently observe, practice fortunetelling, take as an omen 1a) (Piel) 1a1) to practice divination 1a2) to observe the signs or omens
Grammar
Part of Speech Verb
Morphology H:V
DescriptionHebrew Verb
Occurrences
9 timesAppears 9 times in the Old Testament. Top books include:
Genesis
3
2 Kings
2
1 Kings
1
2 Chronicles
1
Deuteronomy
1
Key Passages
- 1 Kings 20:33
- 2 Chronicles 33:6
- 2 Kings 17:17
- 2 Kings 21:6
- Deuteronomy 18:10
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