The meaning of “עָשׂוֹר”
Understanding ʻâsôwr reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
or עָשֹׂר ʻâsôr (aw-sore'); from עֶשֶׂר (instrument of) ten (strings, -th). - ten - by abbreviated form ten strings, and...
עָשׂוֹר
or עָשֹׂר ʻâsôr (aw-sore'); from עֶשֶׂר (instrument of) ten (strings, -th). - ten - by abbreviated form ten strings, and so a decachord 1) ten, decade 1a) ten, tenth 1b) ten-stringed, harp
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 24:55 | “And her brother and her mother said, Let the damsel abide with us a few days, at the least ten; after that she shall go.” Word: עָשׂוֹר (ʻâsôwr) | |
| Exodus 12:3 | “Speak ye unto all the congregation of Israel, saying, In the tenth day of this month they shall take to them every man a lamb, according to the house of their fathers, a lamb for an house:” Word: עָשׂוֹר (ʻâsôwr) | |
| Leviticus 23:27 | “Also on the tenth day of this seventh month there shall be a day of atonement: it shall be an holy convocation unto you; and ye shall afflict your souls, and offer an offering made by fire unto the Lord.” Word: עָשׂוֹר (ʻâsôwr) | |
| Numbers 29:7 | “And ye shall have on the tenth day of this seventh month an holy convocation; and ye shall afflict your souls: ye shall not do any work therein:” Word: עָשׂוֹר (ʻâsôwr) | |
| Joshua 4:19 | “And the people came up out of Jordan on the tenth day of the first month, and encamped in Gilgal, in the east border of Jericho.” Word: עָשׂוֹר (ʻâsôwr) |