Nâchûwsh — H5153

Definition

adjective

coppery, i.e. (figuratively) hard

1. bronze

Usually translated as

of brass

Origin

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

• Derived from Nâchash (H5172)
• Derived from Nâchâsh (H5175)

Greek equivalents

• chálkeos (G5470)

Occurrences

Nâchûwsh occurs 1 time in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Job (1)

• Job 6:12 — Is my strength the strength of stones? or is my flesh of brass (נָחֽוּשׁ)?