Strong’s H2748

חַרְטֹם

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

chartom

Pronunciation

khar-TOME

Definition

Magician, Enchanter

Meaning

a horoscopist

Usage

The term "chartom" refers to a class of wise men or magicians in ancient Egypt and Babylon, often associated with the practice of interpreting dreams, performing magic, or engaging in other forms of divination. These individuals were considered skilled in secret arts and were often consulted by rulers for their supposed supernatural insights.

Bible references

Genesis 41:8;Genesis 41:24;Exodus 7:11;Exodus 7:22;Exodus 8:7;Exodus 8:18;Exodus 8:19;Exodus 9:11;Exodus 9:11;Daniel 1:20;Daniel 2:2