Strong’s H7081
קֶסֶם
Part of speech
Noun Masculine
Transliteration
qecem
Pronunciation
keh'-sem
Definition
Divination, witchcraft, soothsaying
Meaning
a lot, divination, oracle
Usage
The term "qesem" refers to the practice of divination or seeking knowledge of the future or the unknown through supernatural means. In the Hebrew Bible, it is often associated with forbidden practices that involve consulting spirits, interpreting omens, or using other occult methods to gain insight or predict future events. The practice of qesem is consistently condemned in the Scriptures as it represents a reliance on sources other than God for guidance and wisdom.
Bible references
Numbers 22:7;Numbers 23:23;Deuteronomy 18:10;1 Samuel 15:23;2 Kings 17:17;Proverbs 16:10;Jeremiah 14:14;Ezekiel 13:6;Ezekiel 13:23;Ezekiel 21:21;Ezekiel 21:22