Strong's H5178 (Hebrew)[edit | edit source]

Lemma: נְחֹשֶׁת (nᵉchôsheth)

Pronunciation: nekh-o'-sheth

POS: nekh-o'-sheth Morph: n-m

Exegesis: for ;

Definition: for נְחוּשָׁה; copper, hence, something made of that metal, i.e. coin, a fetter; figuratively, base (as compared with gold or silver); brasen, brass, chain, copper, fetter (of brass), filthiness, steel.

KJV Usage: brasen, brass, chain, copper, fetter (of brass), filthiness, steel.

Senses[edit | edit source]

• 1. 1) copper, bronze
• 2. 1a) copper (ore), bronze (as copper alloy)
• 3. 1b) fetters (of copper or bronze)
• 4. 1c) copper (as value)
• 5. 2) lust, harlotry
• 6. 2a) meaning dubious

Cross References[edit | edit source]

• GREEK G3976
• GREEK G5470
• GREEK G5475

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