Strong’s H0178

אוֹב

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

owb

Pronunciation

ohb

Definition

Medium, necromancer, spiritist, ghost, familiar spirit

Meaning

a mumble, a water skin, a necromancer

Usage

The term "אוֹב" ('ob) in the Hebrew Bible refers to a medium or necromancer, someone who communicates with the dead or familiar spirits. It is often associated with practices that are forbidden in the Israelite community, as they are seen as contrary to the worship of Yahweh and reliance on His guidance.

Bible references

Leviticus 19:31;Leviticus 20:6;Leviticus 20:27;Deuteronomy 18:11;1 Samuel 28:3;1 Samuel 28:7;1 Samuel 28:7;1 Samuel 28:8;1 Samuel 28:9;2 Kings 21:6;2 Kings 23:24;1 Chronicles 10:13;2 Chronicles 33:6;Job 32:19;Isaiah 8:19;Isaiah 19:3;Isaiah 29:4