Strong's H5378 (Hebrew)[edit | edit source]

Lemma: נָשָׁא (nâshâʼ)

Pronunciation: naw-shaw'

POS: naw-shaw' Morph: v

Exegesis: a primitive root (perhaps identical with , through the idea of imposition);

Definition: a primitive root (perhaps identical with נָשָׁא, through the idea of imposition); to lend on interest; by implication, to dun fordebt; [idiom] debt, exact, giver of usury.

KJV Usage: [idiom] debt, exact, giver of usury.

Senses[edit | edit source]

• 1. 1) to lend on interest or usury, be a creditor
• 2. 1a) (Qal) creditor (participle)
• 3. 1b) (Hiphil) to act as a creditor

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