קָסַם

qa.samVerbH7080

to divine

From: a primitive root;

Short Definition

properly, to distribute, i.e. determine by lot or magical scroll; by implication, to divine

Full Lexicon Entry

  1. (Qal) to practice divination, divine 1a) of diviners of the nations, Balaam 1b) of false prophets of Israel 1c) prohibited

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology H:V

DescriptionHebrew Verb

Occurrences

17 times

Appears 17 times in the Old Testament. Top books include:

Ezk
3
Micah
3
1 Samuel
2
Deuteronomy
2
Isaiah
2

Key Passages

  • 1 Samuel 28:8
  • Deuteronomy 18:10
  • Ezk 13:23
  • Isaiah 44:25
  • Joshua 13:22

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