Strong’s H7080

קָסַם

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

qacam

Pronunciation

kah-sahm'

Definition

To practice divination, to divine

Meaning

to distribute, determine by lot, magical scroll, to divine

Usage

The Hebrew verb "qasam" refers to the act of divination or seeking to predict the future or gain hidden knowledge through supernatural means. This practice is often associated with pagan rituals and is condemned in the Hebrew Bible as contrary to the worship and reliance on the one true God. It is typically used in contexts where individuals or nations are engaging in forbidden spiritual practices.

Bible references

Deuteronomy 18:10;Deuteronomy 18:14;Joshua 13:22;1 Samuel 6:2;1 Samuel 28:8;1 Samuel 28:8;2 Kings 17:17;Isaiah 3:2;Isaiah 44:25;Jeremiah 27:9;Jeremiah 29:8;Ezekiel 13:9;Ezekiel 13:23;Ezekiel 21:21;Ezekiel 21:23;Ezekiel 21:23;Ezekiel 21:29;Ezekiel 22:28;Micah 3:6;Micah 3:7;Micah 3:11;Zechariah 10:2