Strong's Lexicon lachash: Whisper, charm, incantation Original Word: לָחַשׁ Word Origin: From the root verb לָחַשׁ (lachash), which means to whisper or to mutter. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent in the Strong's Concordance, related concepts can be found in words like ψιθυρισμός (psithurismos - whispering, gossip) and μαγεία (mageia - magic, sorcery). Usage: The Hebrew word "lachash" primarily refers to a whisper or a soft, murmuring sound. It is often associated with secretive or magical speech, such as incantations or charms. In the biblical context, it can denote the act of whispering spells or engaging in occult practices, which were forbidden in Israelite society. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, whispering was often linked to magical practices and the invocation of spirits. Such practices were common among surrounding pagan nations, and the Israelites were explicitly warned against them. The use of "lachash" in the Bible reflects a cultural context where spoken words were believed to have powerful effects, and whispering was seen as a means to invoke supernatural forces. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. root Definition to whisper, charm NASB Translation charmers (1), whisper (1), whispering (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [לָחַשׁ] verb whisper, charm (Late Hebrew id.; Aramaic לְחַשׁ  ; Ethiopic  ; whisper, see RSJPh xiv. 1885, 122, possibly originally serpent-charming); — Pi`el Participle plural קוֺל מְלַחֲשִׁים Psalm 58:6 voice of whisperers (i.e. serpent-charmers; "" חוֺבֵר תֲבָרִים). Hithpa`el whisper together, Imperfect יִתְלַחֲשׁוּ with עַל Psalm 41:8; Participle plural מִתְלַחֲשִׁים 2 Samuel 12:19. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance charmer, whisper together A primitive root; to whisper; by implication, to mumble a spell (as a magician) -- charmer, whisper (together). Forms and Transliterations יִ֭תְלַחֲשׁוּ יתלחשו מְלַחֲשִׁ֑ים מִֽתְלַחֲשִׁ֔ים מלחשים מתלחשים mə·la·ḥă·šîm melachaShim məlaḥăšîm miṯ·la·ḥă·šîm mitlachaShim miṯlaḥăšîm yiṯ·la·ḥă·šū Yitlachashu yiṯlaḥăšūLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Samuel 12:19 HEB: כִּ֤י עֲבָדָיו֙ מִֽתְלַחֲשִׁ֔ים וַיָּ֥בֶן דָּוִ֖ד NAS: that his servants were whispering together, David KJV: that his servants whispered, David INT: that his servants were whispering perceived David Psalm 41:7 Psalm 58:5 3 Occurrences |
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