Hebrew · H3907, H2266 · unreviewed

לָחַשׁ / חֹבֵר

To whisper ; by implication, to mumble a spell (as a magician) · to join (literally or figuratively); specifically (by means of spells) to fascinate

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לָחַשׁ H3907 to whisper ; by implication, to mumble a spell (as a magician)
Pronunciation lāḥaš
Whispered incantation or charm-murmuring; ranges from intimate speech to magical/forbidden divination practices.
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חָבַר H2266 to join (literally or figuratively); specifically (by means of spells) to fascinate

What does לָחַשׁ / חֹבֵר (lāḥaš / ḥōbēr) mean in the Bible?

לָחַשׁ · חָבַר is a Hebrew word meaning "whisper, charm, bind, one who charms".

Full entry for לָחַשׁ / חֹבֵר (H3907, H2266) · Browse the biblical lexicon

Meaning

whisper, charm, bind, one who charms
Grammatical Forms

How the stem changes the meaning of this verb across the biblical text.

Hithpael reflexive or reciprocal — the subject acts on itself or mutually with others
Participle active 2Sam 12:19
Imperfect Ps 41:8
Piel intensive active — emphasizes thoroughness or repeated action
Participle active Ps 58:6
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