Strong's H7080 (Hebrew)[edit | edit source]

Lemma: קָסַם (qâçam)

Pronunciation: kaw-sam'

POS: kaw-sam' Morph: v

Exegesis: a primitive root;

Definition: a primitive root; properly, to distribute, i.e. determine by lot or magical scroll; by implication, to divine; divine(-r, -ation), prudent, soothsayer, use (divination).

KJV Usage: divine(-r, -ation), prudent, soothsayer, use (divination).

Senses[edit | edit source]

• 1. 1) (Qal) to practice divination, divine
• 2. 1a) of diviners of the nations, Balaam
• 3. 1b) of false prophets of Israel
• 4. 1c) prohibited

Cross References[edit | edit source]

• GREEK G669
• GREEK G3132

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