Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “אַשִׁימָא”
Understanding ʼAshîymâʼ reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
of foreign origin Ashima. - § Ashima = "guiltiness: I will make desolate" - Ashima, a deity of Hamath 1) a god of Hamath
H807
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
אַשִׁימָא
Phoneticash-ee-maw'
TransliterationʼAshîymâʼ
Grammar Code
N:N-M-T
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
of foreign origin Ashima. - § Ashima = "guiltiness: I will make desolate" - Ashima, a deity of Hamath 1) a god of Hamath
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Kings 17:30 | “And the men of Babylon made Succoth–benoth, and the men of Cuth made Nergal, and the men of Hamath made Ashima,” Word: אַשִׁימָא (ʼAshîymâʼ) |