The meaning of “עָשַׂר”
Understanding ʻâsar reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
[idiom] surely, give (take) the tenth, (have, take) tithe(-ing, -s), [idiom] truly. - to tithe, i.e. to take or give ate...
עָשַׂר
[idiom] surely, give (take) the tenth, (have, take) tithe(-ing, -s), [idiom] truly. - to tithe, i.e. to take or give atenth 1) to tithe, take the tenth part of, give a tithe, take a tithe 1a) (Qal) to tithe 1b) (Piel) to give a tithe 1c) (Hiphil) to take a tithe
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 28:22 | “And this stone, which I have set for a pillar, shall be God’s house: and of all that thou shalt give me I will surely give the tenth unto thee. ” Word: עָשַׂר (ʻâsar) | |
| Deuteronomy 26:12 | “When thou hast made an end of tithing all the tithes of thine increase the third year, which is the year of tithing, and hast given it unto the Levite, the stranger, the fatherless, and the widow, that they may eat within thy gates, and be filled;” Word: עָשַׂר (ʻâsar) | |
| 1 Samuel 8:17 | “He will take the tenth of your sheep: and ye shall be his servants.” Word: עָשַׂר (ʻâsar) | |
| Nehemiah 10:38 | “And the priest the son of Aaron shall be with the Levites, when the Levites take tithes: and the Levites shall bring up the tithe of the tithes unto the house of our God, to the chambers, into the treasure house.” Word: עָשַׂר (ʻâsar) |
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