Strong's Lexicon chartom: Magician, Enchanter Original Word: חַרְטֹם Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to engrave; possibly related to the concept of writing or inscribing. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent in Strong's Concordance, the role of magicians and enchanters can be related to terms like μάγος (magos, Strong's Greek 3097), which refers to wise men or magicians, as seen in the New Testament. Usage: The term "chartom" refers to a class of wise men or magicians in ancient Egypt and Babylon, often associated with the practice of interpreting dreams, performing magic, or engaging in other forms of divination. These individuals were considered skilled in secret arts and were often consulted by rulers for their supposed supernatural insights. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Near East, magicians and enchanters held significant positions within royal courts. They were believed to possess special knowledge and abilities to communicate with the divine or manipulate the natural world. In Egypt, these magicians were part of the priestly class and were often involved in religious rituals. Their skills were highly regarded, and they played crucial roles in interpreting omens and advising kings. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin(Aramaic) corresponding to chartom Definition magician NASB Translation magician (1), magicians (4). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance magician (Aramaic) the same as chartom -- magician. see HEBREW chartom Forms and Transliterations חַרְטֹּ֖ם חַרְטֻמִּ֣ין חַרְטֻמִּין֙ חַרְטֻמַיָּא֒ חַרְטֻמַיָּא֙ חרטם חרטמיא חרטמין chartTom chartumaiYa chartumMin ḥar·ṭu·may·yā ḥar·ṭum·mîn ḥarṭ·ṭōm ḥarṭṭōm ḥarṭumayyā ḥarṭummînLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Daniel 2:10 HEB: שְׁאֵ֔ל לְכָל־ חַרְטֹּ֖ם וְאָשַׁ֥ף וְכַשְׂדָּֽי׃ NAS: of any magician, conjurer KJV: at any magician, or astrologer, INT: has asked of any magician conjurer the Chaldeans Daniel 2:27 Daniel 4:7 Daniel 4:9 Daniel 5:11 5 Occurrences |
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