◄ 3907. lachash ►
Strong's Lexicon lachash: Whisper, charm, incantation Original Word: לָחַשׁ Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: lachash Pronunciation: lah-khash Phonetic Spelling: (law-khash') Definition: to whisper, to mumble a, spell Meaning: To whisper, to mumble a spell Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • While there is no direct Greek equivalent in the Strong's Concordance that matches the specific nuances of לָחַשׁ, related concepts of whispering or secretive speech can be found in Greek terms that describe similar actions or intentions, such as ψιθυρισμός (Strong's Greek 5587), which means whispering or secret slander. However, the specific context of magical incantations is more uniquely captured in the Hebrew cultural and religious setting. Usage: The term לָחַשׁ is used in the context of whispering or murmuring, often associated with the act of casting spells or incantations. It conveys the idea of speaking softly or in a secretive manner, typically in a magical or enchanting context. Context: • The Hebrew verb לָחַשׁ (lachash) is primarily used to describe the act of whispering or murmuring, often in a context that implies secrecy or enchantment. In the ancient Near Eastern context, whispering was commonly associated with the practice of magic or the casting of spells. This is reflected in the usage of לָחַשׁ in the Hebrew Bible, where it is often linked to the practices of sorcery or divination. • The act of whispering, as denoted by לָחַשׁ, can be seen as a means of communication that is intended to be private or concealed, often carrying a sense of mystery or the supernatural. This aligns with the cultural understanding of whispering as a method used by sorcerers or magicians to invoke or control spiritual forces. • In the Berean Standard Bible, the term is used in contexts that highlight the negative connotations of such practices, often warning against the use of magic or divination. The Bible consistently portrays these practices as contrary to the worship and reliance on the one true God, emphasizing the importance of seeking guidance and wisdom from God rather than through occult means. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin a prim. root Definition to whisper, charm NASB Translation charmers (1), whisper (1), whispering (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [לָחַשׁ] verb whisper, charm (Late Hebrew id.; Aramaic לְחַשׁ ; Ethiopic ; whisper, see RSJPh xiv. 1885, 122, possibly originally serpent-charming); — Pi`el Participle plural קוֺל מְלַחֲשִׁים Psalm 58:6 voice of whisperers (i.e. serpent-charmers; "" חוֺבֵר תֲבָרִים). Hithpa`el whisper together, Imperfect יִתְלַחֲשׁוּ with עַל Psalm 41:8; Participle plural מִתְלַחֲשִׁים 2 Samuel 12:19. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance charmer, whisper together A primitive root; to whisper; by implication, to mumble a spell (as a magician) -- charmer, whisper (together). Forms and Transliterations יִ֭תְלַחֲשׁוּ יתלחשו מְלַחֲשִׁ֑ים מִֽתְלַחֲשִׁ֔ים מלחשים מתלחשים mə·la·ḥă·šîm melachaShim məlaḥăšîm miṯ·la·ḥă·šîm mitlachaShim miṯlaḥăšîm yiṯ·la·ḥă·šū Yitlachashu yiṯlaḥăšū Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance 2 Samuel 12:19 HEB: כִּ֤י עֲבָדָיו֙ מִֽתְלַחֲשִׁ֔ים וַיָּ֥בֶן דָּוִ֖ד NAS: that his servants were whispering together, David KJV: that his servants whispered, David INT: that his servants were whispering perceived David Psalm 41:7 HEB: יַ֗חַד עָלַ֣י יִ֭תְלַחֲשׁוּ כָּל־ שֹׂנְאָ֑י NAS: who hate me whisper together KJV: All that hate me whisper together INT: together against whisper All hate Psalm 58:5 HEB: יִ֭שְׁמַע לְק֣וֹל מְלַחֲשִׁ֑ים חוֹבֵ֖ר חֲבָרִ֣ים NAS: the voice of charmers, [Or] a skillful KJV: to the voice of charmers, charming INT: hear the voice of charmers caster of spells 3 Occurrences Strong's Hebrew 3907 3 Occurrences mə·la·ḥă·šîm — 1 Occ. miṯ·la·ḥă·šîm — 1 Occ. yiṯ·la·ḥă·šū — 1 Occ.