Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “אַסִּיר”
Understanding ʼaççîyr reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
for אָסִיר prisoner. - {bound, i.e. a captive} 1) prisoners (collective) 2) (CLBL) prisoner, captive
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Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
אַסִּיר
Phoneticas-sere'
Transliterationʼaççîyr
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
for אָסִיר prisoner. - {bound, i.e. a captive} 1) prisoners (collective) 2) (CLBL) prisoner, captive
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
3 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Isaiah 10:4 | “Without me they shall bow down under the prisoners, and they shall fall under the slain. For all this his anger is not turned away, but his hand is stretched out still.” Word: אַסִּיר (ʼaççîyr) | |
| Isaiah 24:22 | “And they shall be gathered together, as prisoners are gathered in the pit, and shall be shut up in the prison, and after many days shall they be visited.” Word: אַסִּיר (ʼaççîyr) | |
| Isaiah 42:7 | “To open the blind eyes, to bring out the prisoners from the prison, and them that sit in darkness out of the prison house.” Word: אַסִּיר (ʼaççîyr) |