Strong's Lexicon ashaph: To conjure, to practice sorcery, to enchant Original Word: אָשַׁף Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "ashaph," the concept of sorcery and magic is addressed in the New Testament with terms like "φαρμακεία" (pharmakeia - Strong's Greek 5331), which refers to witchcraft or sorcery. Usage: The Hebrew verb "ashaph" refers to the act of practicing sorcery or engaging in magical arts. It is often associated with the activities of magicians, enchanters, or sorcerers who were prevalent in ancient Near Eastern cultures. The term implies the use of supernatural powers or rituals to influence events or people, often in opposition to the will of God. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Near East, including Israel, the practice of sorcery and magic was common among various cultures. Sorcerers and magicians were often consulted for their supposed ability to predict the future, interpret omens, or manipulate spiritual forces. However, the Hebrew Bible consistently condemns such practices as contrary to the worship of Yahweh, the one true God. The Israelites were instructed to avoid these practices and rely solely on God for guidance and wisdom. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin(Aramaic) corresponding to ashshaph Definition a conjurer, enchanter NASB Translation conjurer (1), conjurers (5). Brown-Driver-Briggs אָשַׁף (K§ a) noun masculine conjurer, enchanter (probably Babylonian Loan-word; so Biblical Hebrew אַשָּׁף); — absolute ׳אDaniel 2:10; plural absolute אָֽשְׁפִין Daniel 2:27; Daniel 5:11, emphatic אָֽשְׁפַיָא Daniel 4:4; Daniel 5:7,15. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance astrologer (Aramaic) corresponding to 'ashshaph -- astrologer. see HEBREW 'ashshaph Forms and Transliterations אָֽשְׁפִ֗ין אָֽשְׁפַיָּ֔א אשפיא אשפין וְאָשַׁ֥ף ואשף לְאָ֣שְׁפַיָּ֔א לאשפיא ’ā·šə·p̄ay·yā ’ā·šə·p̄în ’āšəp̄ayyā ’āšəp̄în ashefaiYa asheFin lə’āšəp̄ayyā lə·’ā·šə·p̄ay·yā leAshefaiYa veaShaf wə’āšap̄ wə·’ā·šap̄Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Daniel 2:10 HEB: לְכָל־ חַרְטֹּ֖ם וְאָשַׁ֥ף וְכַשְׂדָּֽי׃ NAS: of any magician, conjurer or Chaldean. KJV: magician, or astrologer, or Chaldean. INT: of any magician conjurer the Chaldeans Daniel 2:27 Daniel 4:7 Daniel 5:7 Daniel 5:11 Daniel 5:15 6 Occurrences |
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