Strong's H3960 (Hebrew)[edit | edit source]

Lemma: לָשַׁן (lâshan)

Pronunciation: law-shan'

POS: law-shan' Morph: v

Exegesis: a primitive root; properly, to lick; but used only as a denominative from ;

Definition: a primitive root; properly, to lick; but used only as a denominative from לָשׁוֹן; to wag the tongue, i.e. to calumniate; accuse, slander.

KJV Usage: accuse, slander.

Senses[edit | edit source]

• 1. 1) to use the tongue, slander
• 2. 1a) (Poel) to slander
• 3. 1b) (Piel) to slander
• 4. 1c) (Hiphil) to accuse

Cross References[edit | edit source]

• GREEK G2635
• GREEK G3860

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