Definition
a primitive root; properly, to hiss, i.e. whisper a (magic) spell; generally, to prognosticate
Traditional renderings: × certainly, divine, enchanter, (use) × enchantment, learn by experience, × indeed, diligently observe.
Traditional renderings: × certainly, divine, enchanter, (use) × enchantment, learn by experience, × indeed, diligently observe.
Usage patterns
Occurrences
11 total
- Genesis 30:27נִחַ֕שְׁתִּי · I have learned by divinationBut Laban replied, “If I have found favor in your eyes, please stay. I have learned by divination that the LORD has blessed me because of you.”
- Genesis 44:5נַחֵ֥שׁ · and uses for divination; יְנַחֵ֖שׁIs this not the cup my master drinks from and uses for divination? What you have done is wicked!’”
- Genesis 44:15נַחֵ֧שׁ · can surely divine the truth; יְנַחֵ֛שׁ“What is this deed you have done?” Joseph declared. “Do you not know that a man like me can surely divine the truth?”
- Leviticus 19:26תְנַחֲשׁ֖וּ · practice divinationYou must not eat anything with blood still in it. You must not practice divination or sorcery.
- Deuteronomy 18:10וּמְנַחֵ֖שׁ · interprets omensLet no one be found among you who sacrifices his son or daughter in the fire, practices divination or conjury, interprets omens, practices sorcery,
- 1 Kings 20:33יְנַחֲשׁ֨וּ · were looking for a sign of hopeNow the men were looking for a sign of hope, and they quickly grasped at this word and replied, “Yes, your brother Ben-hadad.” “Go and get him!” said the king. Then Ben-hadad came out, and Ahab had him come up into his chariot.
- 2 Kings 17:17וַיְנַחֵ֑שׁוּ · and soothsayingThey sacrificed their sons and daughters in the fire and practiced divination and soothsaying. They devoted themselves to doing evil in the sight of the LORD, provoking Him to anger.
- 2 Kings 21:6וְנִחֵ֔שׁ · and divinationHe sacrificed his own son in the fire, practiced sorcery and divination, and consulted mediums and spiritists. He did great evil in the sight of the LORD, provoking Him to anger.
- 2 Chronicles 33:6וְנִחֵשׁ֙ · divinationHe sacrificed his sons in the fire in the Valley of Ben-hinnom. He practiced sorcery, divination, and witchcraft, and consulted mediums and spiritists. He did great evil in the sight of the LORD, provoking Him to anger.