Strong’s H5172

נָחַשׁ

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

nachash

Pronunciation

nah-KHASH

Definition

To practice divination, to observe signs, to enchant

Meaning

to hiss, whisper a, spell, to prognosticate

Usage

The Hebrew verb "nachash" primarily refers to the act of divination or seeking omens. It is used in the context of attempting to gain insight or foretell future events through supernatural means. This practice is often associated with pagan rituals and is explicitly condemned in the Hebrew Scriptures as contrary to the worship and reliance on the one true God.

Bible references

Genesis 30:27;Genesis 44:5;Genesis 44:5;Genesis 44:15;Genesis 44:15;Leviticus 19:26;Deuteronomy 18:10;1 Kings 20:33;2 Kings 17:17;2 Kings 21:6;2 Chronicles 33:6