Strong's Lexicon Lochesh: Whisperer, charmer, enchanter Original Word: לוֹחֵשׁ Word Origin: Derived from the root לָחַשׁ (lachash), which means "to whisper" or "to mutter." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often associated with similar practices is φαρμακεία (pharmakeia), Strong's Greek #5331, which refers to sorcery or witchcraft. Usage: The term "lochesh" refers to someone who whispers or mutters, often in the context of incantations or spells. It is associated with practices of enchantment or sorcery, where words are spoken softly or in secret to invoke supernatural powers or influence. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, whispering or muttering was a common practice among those who engaged in magical or divinatory activities. Such practices were often condemned in Israelite society, as they were seen as attempts to manipulate spiritual forces outside of God's ordained means. The Israelites were instructed to rely on God alone for guidance and protection, and practices like whispering enchantments were considered idolatrous and rebellious against God's sovereignty. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom lachash Definition "whisperer," a leader in Isr. NASB Translation Hallohesh (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs לוֺחֵשׁ proper name, masculine (= whisperer) only with article ׳הַלּ, a chief of the people Nehemiah 3:12; Nehemiah 10:25. לָט see below לוּט. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Hallohesh, Haloshesh includ Active participle of lachash; (the) enchanter; Lochesh, an Israelite -- Hallohesh, Haloshesh (includ. The article). see HEBREW lachash Forms and Transliterations הַלּוֹחֵ֔שׁ הַלּוֹחֵ֥שׁ הלוחש hal·lō·w·ḥêš halloChesh hallōwḥêšLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Nehemiah 3:12 HEB: שַׁלּוּם֙ בֶּן־ הַלּוֹחֵ֔שׁ שַׂ֕ר חֲצִ֖י NAS: the son of Hallohesh, the official KJV: the son of Halohesh, the ruler INT: Shallum the son of Hallohesh the official of half Nehemiah 10:24 2 Occurrences |
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