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

  1. 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 times

Appears 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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