Nâshak — H5391

H5391 · Hebrew — נשך

Pronunciation: naw-shak'

Definition

verb

to strike with a sting (as a serpent); figuratively, to oppress with interest on a loan

  1. to bite
    1. (Qal) to bite
    2. (Piel) to bite
  2. to pay, give interest, lend for interest or usury
    1. (Qal) to give interest
    2. (Hiphil) to make to give interest

Usually translated as

bite, lend upon usury

Origin

a primitive root

Greek equivalents

Occurrences

Nâshak occurs 16 times in 14 verses of the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Genesis (1), Numbers (3), Deuteronomy (2), Proverbs (1), Ecclesiastes (2), Jeremiah (1), Amos (2), Micah (1), Habakkuk (1)

Strong's Lexicon — N