Strong's H5383 (Hebrew)[edit | edit source]

Lemma: נָשָׁה (nâshâh)

Pronunciation: naw-shaw'

POS: naw-shaw' Morph: v

Exegesis: a primitive root (rather identical with , in the sense of );

Definition: a primitive root (rather identical with נָשָׁה, in the sense of נָשָׁא); to lend or (by reciprocity) borrow on security or interest; creditor, exact, extortioner, lend, usurer, lend on (taker on) usury.

KJV Usage: creditor, exact, extortioner, lend, usurer, lend on (taker on) usury.

Senses[edit | edit source]

• 1. 1) to lend, be a creditor
• 2. 1a) (Qal)
• 3. 1a1) to lend
• 4. 1a2) creditor (participle) (subst)
• 5. 1b) (Hiphil) to lend

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