The meaning of “עָשִׁיר”
Understanding ʻâshîyr reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
rich (man). - rich, whether literal or figurative (noble) adj 1) rich, wealthy n 2) the rich, the wealthy, rich man
עָשִׁיר
rich (man). - rich, whether literal or figurative (noble) adj 1) rich, wealthy n 2) the rich, the wealthy, rich man
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Exodus 30:15 | “The rich shall not give more, and the poor shall not give less than half a shekel, when they give an offering unto the Lord, to make an atonement for your souls.” Word: עָשִׁיר (ʻâshîyr) | |
| 2 Samuel 12:2 | “The rich man had exceeding many flocks and herds:” Word: עָשִׁיר (ʻâshîyr) | |
| Psalms 49:2 | “Both low and high, rich and poor, together.” Word: עָשִׁיר (ʻâshîyr) | |
| Ecclesiastes 10:6 | “Folly is set in great dignity, and the rich sit in low place.” Word: עָשִׁיר (ʻâshîyr) | |
| Jeremiah 9:23 | “Thus saith the Lord, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches:” Word: עָשִׁיר (ʻâshîyr) |