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לַחַשׁ H3908
H3908 is the Hebrew word לַחַשׁ, transliterated lachash and said lakh'-ash. The King James Version most often renders it without enchantment.
What it means
properly, a whisper, i.e. by implication, (in a good sense) a private prayer, (in a bad one) an incantation; concretely, an amulet.
Where it comes from
from H3907 (לָחַשׁ).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 3 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: charmed, earring, enchantment, orator, prayer.
Verses using לַחַשׁ
All 3 verses, quoted in full.
Ecclesiastes 10:11 · KJV
Surely the serpent will bite without enchantment; and a babbler is no better.
Isaiah 26:16 · KJV
LORD, in trouble have they visited thee, they poured out a prayer when thy chastening was upon them.
Jeremiah 8:17 · KJV
For, behold, I will send serpents, cockatrices, among you, which will not be charmed, and they shall bite you, saith the LORD.
Common questions
What does Strong's H3908 mean?
H3908 is the Hebrew word לַחַשׁ (lachash), meaning properly, a whisper, i.e. by implication, (in a good sense) a private prayer, (in a bad one) an incantation; concretely, an amulet.
How is H3908 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it without enchantment (1 time), prayer (1 time), charmed (1 time).
How many times does H3908 appear in the Bible?
לַחַשׁ (lachash) is tagged in 3 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does H3908 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from H3907 (לָחַשׁ).
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