### Core Meaning & Semantic Range
The Hebrew word **lâchash**, represented by `{{H3907}}`, is a primitive root meaning **to whisper**. It appears only **3 times** in **3 unique verses** in the Bible. By implication, its meaning extends to mumbling a spell like a magician, and it can be translated as "charmer" or to "whisper (together)."
### Biblical Occurrences & Contextual Analysis
The word `{{H3907}}` is used in two distinct contexts. First, it describes secretive, conspiratorial speech between people. In [[Psalms 41:7]], enemies **whisper** together as they devise a plan for harm. Similarly, in [[2 Samuel 12:19]], David's servants **whispered** among themselves about the death of his child, which David perceived. Second, it is used in the context of occultic practice, as in [[Psalms 58:5]], which refers to a deaf adder that will not listen to the **voice** `{{H6963}}` of **charmers** `{{H3907}}`.
### Related Words & Concepts
Several related words help clarify the meaning of `{{H3907}}` in its specific contexts:
* `{{H2266}}` **châbar** (to join... to fascinate; charmer): This word is used alongside `{{H3907}}` in [[Psalms 58:5]] to describe the act of enchanting, highlighting the magical dimension of whispering.
* `{{H2267}}` **cheber** (a society; also a spell; enchantment): Appearing with `{{H2266}}` in [[Psalms 58:5]], this word specifies the nature of the charmer's work as an "enchantment," linking the whispered sound to a magical spell.
* `{{H3162}}` **yachad** (a unit, i.e. (adverb) unitedly; together): This adverb is paired with `{{H3907}}` in [[Psalms 41:7]], emphasizing the unified, conspiratorial nature of those who "whisper **together**" against someone.
* `{{H2803}}` **châshab** (to plot or contrive... devise): In [[Psalms 41:7]], this word immediately follows the act of whispering, revealing its purpose: to **devise** hurt against another.
### Theological Significance
The uses of `{{H3907}}` carry significant conceptual weight, illustrating the power of quiet or secret speech.
* **Conspiracy and Malice:** The word is directly associated with malicious intent. Those who **whisper** together are identified as those who **hate** `{{H8130}}` and are actively devising **hurt** `{{H7451}}` [[Psalms 41:7]]. This connects secretive speech with destructive plotting.
* **Forbidden Enchantment:** In [[Psalms 58:5]], `{{H3907}}` signifies the muttering of a magician or "charmer." This use points to a form of communication that is occultic and stands in opposition to hearkening to a divine **voice** `{{H6963}}`.
* **Secretive Communication:** The whispering of David's servants in [[2 Samuel 12:19]], while not explicitly malicious, demonstrates the nature of speech intended to be kept from a specific person. David’s ability to perceive their whispering shows that such secrets are not always kept.
### Summary
In summary, `{{H3907}}` **lâchash** is a rare but potent term. Though its core meaning is simply "to whisper," its biblical applications are charged with negativity. It describes either the secretive collaboration of enemies plotting harm or the forbidden, low muttering of a charmer casting a spell. In both cases, the word signifies a form of communication that operates in the shadows, whether for human conspiracy or occultic practice.
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