קֶסֶם
A lot ; also divination (including its fee), oracle
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What does קֶסֶם (qesem) mean in the Bible?
קֶסֶם (qesem) is a Hebrew word meaning "a lot ; also divination (including its fee), oracle". a lot; also divination (including its fee), oracle BDB: divination Usage: (reward of) divination, divine sentence, witchcraft. Judah’s embrace of divination reveals a rejection of God’s sufficient revelation and a desire for control through illicit means. This term runs through the canonical themes of Revelation.
Meaning
Divination practice that yields an oracle or decision; often condemned as pagan occultism in Israel's religious law
a lot; also divination (including its fee), oracle BDB: divination Usage: (reward of) divination, divine sentence, witchcraft.
Why This Word Matters
Judah’s embrace of divination reveals a rejection of God’s sufficient revelation and a desire for control through illicit means. Isaiah 2:6-9
Grammatical Forms
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Biblical Occurrences
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