Strong’s H5175

נָחָשׁ

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

nachash

Pronunciation

naw-khawsh'

Definition

Serpent, snake

Meaning

a snake

Usage

The Hebrew word "nachash" primarily refers to a serpent or snake. It is often associated with cunning, deception, and danger, as seen in its first biblical appearance in Genesis. The term can also carry connotations of enchantment or divination due to its root verb.

Bible references

Genesis 3:1;Genesis 3:2;Genesis 3:4;Genesis 3:13;Genesis 3:14;Genesis 49:17;Exodus 4:3;Exodus 7:15;Numbers 21:6;Numbers 21:7;Numbers 21:9;Numbers 21:9;Numbers 21:9;Deuteronomy 8:15;2 Kings 18:4;Job 26:13;Psalm 58:4;Psalm 140:3;Proverbs 23:32;Proverbs 30:19;Ecclesiastes 10:8;Ecclesiastes 10:11;Isaiah 14:29;Isaiah 27:1;Isaiah 27:1