◄ 5153. nachush ►
Lexicon nachush: Bronze, brazen Original Word: נָחוּשׁ Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: nachuwsh Pronunciation: na-khoosh Phonetic Spelling: (naw-khoosh') Definition: Bronze, brazen Meaning: coppery, hard Strong's Exhaustive Concordance of brass Apparently passive participle of nachash (perhaps in the sense of ringing, i.e. Bell-metal; or from the red color of the throat of a serpent (nachash, as denominative) when hissing); coppery, i.e. (figuratively) hard -- of brass. see HEBREW nachash see HEBREW nachash NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from the same as nechosheth Definition of bronze NASB Translation bronze (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs נָחוּשׁ adjective of bronze; — ׳אִםבְּֿשָׂרִי נ Job 6:12 or is my flesh of bronze ? figurative for strong, enduring ("" אֲבָנִים; compare Job 40:18 ). Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root נָחַשׁ (nachash), which means to be bright or to shine, often associated with metals. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • The corresponding Greek term in the Strong's Concordance is G5470 (χαλκός, chalkos), which also refers to copper or bronze. This Greek term is used in the New Testament to describe similar metallic objects and concepts, maintaining the thematic continuity of strength and durability associated with these metals. Usage: The word נָחוּשׁ is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe objects made of copper or bronze, emphasizing their durability and metallic nature. It is often used in contexts related to construction, craftsmanship, and descriptions of fortified structures or objects. Context: • נָחוּשׁ (nachush) appears in various contexts within the Hebrew Scriptures, often in relation to items made from copper or bronze. This includes tools, weapons, and decorative elements used in the construction of sacred spaces such as the Tabernacle and the Temple. • The term is indicative of the ancient Near Eastern appreciation for metals that were both functional and symbolic. Copper and bronze were materials that represented strength and endurance, qualities that were highly valued in both religious and military contexts. • In the Berean Standard Bible, the term is translated in a way that reflects its metallic and durable nature. For example, in descriptions of the furnishings of the Tabernacle, items described as נָחוּשׁ are often translated as "bronze" to convey their material composition and significance. • The use of נָחוּשׁ in the Hebrew Bible underscores the importance of metalwork in ancient Israelite culture, both for practical purposes and as a symbol of divine strength and protection. Forms and Transliterations נָחֽוּשׁ׃ נחוש׃ nā·ḥūš naChush nāḥūš Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Job 6:12 HEB: אִֽם־ בְּשָׂרִ֥י נָחֽוּשׁ׃ NAS: Or is my flesh bronze? KJV: of stones? or [is] my flesh of brass? INT: Or is my flesh of brass 1 Occurrence Strong's Hebrew 5153 1 Occurrence nā·ḥūš — 1 Occ.