נָחוּשׁ (nâchûwsh) — Of Brass

Hebrew word study: נָחוּשׁ (nâchûwsh), Strong's H5153. coppery, i.e. (figuratively) hard

HebrewStrong's H5153
Quick definition
Hebrew word
נָחוּשׁ (nâchûwsh)
Pronounced: naw-khoosh'

Approximate — computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

coppery, i.e. (figuratively) hard

Word study
Derivation: apparently passive participle of H5172 (נָחַשׁ) (perhaps in the sense of ringing), i.e. bell-metal; or from the red color of the throat of a serpent (H5175 (נָחָשׁ), as denominative) when hissing);

KJV translation words: of brass.

Where this word appears

Strong's H5153 is tagged on 1 word in 1 verse across 1 book of the word-by-word Hebrew and Aramaic Old Testament text on this site. The only verse is Job 6:12.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

bronze ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

נָחוּשׁ ×1

Verses (all 1)

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: H5172 נָחַשׁ (nâchash), H5175 נָחָשׁ (nâchâsh).

Entries whose derivation names this word: H5154 נְחוּשָׁה (nᵉchûwshâh).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does nâchûwsh (H5153) mean?

Coppery, i.e. (figuratively) hard.

How is H5153 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates H5153 as: of brass..

How often does נָחוּשׁ (nâchûwsh) appear?

Strong's H5153 is tagged on 1 word in 1 verse across 1 book of the word-by-word Hebrew and Aramaic Old Testament text on this site. The only verse is Job 6:12.