Lexicon ashaph: To conjure, to practice sorcery, to enchant Original Word: אַשָּׁף Strong's Exhaustive Concordance astrologer (Aramaic) corresponding to 'ashshaph -- astrologer. see HEBREW 'ashshaph NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin(Aramaic) corresponding to ashshaph Definition a conjurer, enchanter NASB Translation conjurer (1), conjurers (5). Brown-Driver-Briggs אָשַׁף (K§ a) noun masculine conjurer, enchanter (probably Babylonian Loan-word; so Biblical Hebrew אַשָּׁף); — absolute ׳אDaniel 2:10; plural absolute אָֽשְׁפִין Daniel 2:27; Daniel 5:11, emphatic אָֽשְׁפַיָא Daniel 4:4; Daniel 5:7,15. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: The word is of foreign origin, likely borrowed from Akkadian or another Semitic language, reflecting the cultural and linguistic exchanges in the ancient Near East.Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The concept of a conjurer or enchanter in the Hebrew Bible does not have a direct one-to-one correspondence in the Greek New Testament. However, similar roles can be seen in the Greek terms μάγος (magos, Strong's Greek 3097), which refers to a magician or wise man, and φαρμακεύς (pharmakeus, Strong's Greek 5332), which refers to a sorcerer or one who practices magic. These terms reflect similar roles in the Greco-Roman world, where magic and divination were also prevalent. Usage: The term is used in the context of the Babylonian court, describing individuals who were considered wise men or magicians, often consulted for their supposed supernatural insights. Context: The term אַשָּׁף (ashshaph) appears in the Aramaic sections of the Book of Daniel, specifically in Daniel 1:20, 2:2, 2:10, and 2:27. These passages describe the role of the ashshaphim (plural) in the Babylonian court, where they were part of a broader group of wise men, including magicians, astrologers, and sorcerers. In Daniel 1:20, it is noted that Daniel and his companions were found to be ten times more knowledgeable than all the magicians and enchanters in the kingdom. In Daniel 2:2, King Nebuchadnezzar calls upon the magicians, enchanters, sorcerers, and astrologers to interpret his dream, highlighting the reliance on such figures for guidance and interpretation of omens. The term underscores the cultural and religious milieu of Babylon, where various forms of divination and magic were practiced and held in high regard. The presence of Daniel, a Hebrew prophet, in this context serves to contrast the wisdom of God with the practices of the Babylonian court. Forms and Transliterations אָֽשְׁפִ֗ין אָֽשְׁפַיָּ֔א אשפיא אשפין וְאָשַׁ֥ף ואשף לְאָ֣שְׁפַיָּ֔א לאשפיא ’ā·šə·p̄ay·yā ’ā·šə·p̄în ’āšəp̄ayyā ’āšəp̄în ashefaiYa asheFin lə’āšəp̄ayyā lə·’ā·šə·p̄ay·yā leAshefaiYa veaShaf wə’āšap̄ wə·’ā·šap̄Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Daniel 2:10 HEB: לְכָל־ חַרְטֹּ֖ם וְאָשַׁ֥ף וְכַשְׂדָּֽי׃ NAS: of any magician, conjurer or Chaldean. KJV: magician, or astrologer, or Chaldean. INT: of any magician conjurer the Chaldeans Daniel 2:27 Daniel 4:7 Daniel 5:7 Daniel 5:11 Daniel 5:15 6 Occurrences |
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