Strong's Lexicon Nchushta': Bronze, Copper Original Word: נְחֻשְׁתָּא Word Origin: Derived from נְחֹשֶׁת (nechosheth), meaning "bronze" or "copper." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - Strong's Greek 5475: χαλκός (chalkos) - meaning "copper" or "bronze." Usage: The term "Nchushta'" refers to bronze or copper, a metal commonly used in ancient times for various purposes, including the crafting of tools, weapons, and religious artifacts. In the Bible, it often symbolizes strength, durability, and judgment. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Near East, bronze was a significant material due to its strength and versatility. It was used extensively in the construction of the Tabernacle and the Temple, as well as in the making of idols and other religious objects. The process of smelting and working with bronze was a highly valued skill, and the metal itself was often associated with wealth and power. Brown-Driver-Briggs נְחֻשְׁתָּא proper name, feminine mother of king Jehoiakin 2 Kings 24:8; ᵐ5 Νεσθα, A Ναισθα, ᵐ5L Νεεσθαν. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Nehushta From nchosheth; copper; Nechushta, an Israelitess -- Nehushta. see HEBREW nchosheth Forms and Transliterations נְחֻשְׁתָּ֥א נחשתא nə·ḥuš·tā nechushTa nəḥuštāLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Kings 24:8 HEB: וְשֵׁ֣ם אִמּ֔וֹ נְחֻשְׁתָּ֥א בַת־ אֶלְנָתָ֖ן NAS: name [was] Nehushta the daughter KJV: name [was] Nehushta, the daughter INT: name and his mother's Nehushta the daughter of Elnathan 1 Occurrence |