Strongs Number: H5391
- Hebrew Word
- נָשַׁךְ
- Transliteration
- nâshak
- Phonetic
- naw-shak'
- Part of Speech
- Verb
- Strongs Definition
-
to strike with a sting (as a serpent); {figuratively} to oppress with interest on a loan
- BDB Definition
-
1. to bite
a. (Qal) to bite
b. (Piel) to bite
2. to pay, give interest, lend for interest or usury
a. (Qal) to give interest
b. (Hiphil) to make to give interest
- Origin
- A primitive root
- Bible Usage
- {bite} lend upon usury.