Strong’s H5174

נְחָשׁ

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

nchash

Pronunciation

nekh-ash'

Definition

Serpent

Meaning

copper

Usage

The Hebrew word "nechash" primarily refers to a serpent or snake. In the biblical context, it is often associated with cunning, deception, and danger. The serpent is a significant symbol in the Bible, representing both physical creatures and metaphorical ideas of temptation and evil.

Bible references

Daniel 2:32;Daniel 2:35;Daniel 2:39;Daniel 2:45;Daniel 4:15;Daniel 4:23;Daniel 5:4;Daniel 5:23;Daniel 7:19