Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “עָשֵׁשׁ”
Understanding ʻâshêsh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
be consumed. - probably to shrink, i.e. fail 1) (Qal) to waste away, fail
H6244
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
עָשֵׁשׁ
Phoneticaw-shaysh'
Transliterationʻâshêsh
Grammar Code
H:V
Hebrew Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
be consumed. - probably to shrink, i.e. fail 1) (Qal) to waste away, fail
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
3 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Psalms 6:7 | “Mine eye is consumed because of grief; it waxeth old because of all mine enemies.” Word: עָשֵׁשׁ (ʻâshêsh) | |
| Psalms 31:9 | “Have mercy upon me, O Lord, for I am in trouble: mine eye is consumed with grief, yea, my soul and my belly.” Word: עָשֵׁשׁ (ʻâshêsh) | |
| Psalms 31:10 | “For my life is spent with grief, and my years with sighing: my strength faileth because of mine iniquity, and my bones are consumed.” Word: עָשֵׁשׁ (ʻâshêsh) |
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