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
- (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 timesAppears 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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