The meaning of “אֲשִׁישָׁה”
Understanding ʼăshîyshâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
feminine of אָשִׁישׁ flagon. - something closely pressed together, i.e. a cake of raisins or other comfits 1) raisin-cak...
אֲשִׁישָׁה
feminine of אָשִׁישׁ flagon. - something closely pressed together, i.e. a cake of raisins or other comfits 1) raisin-cake, used in sacrificial feasts 1a) consistently translated in AV as "flagon of wine"
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Samuel 6:19 | “And he dealt among all the people, even among the whole multitude of Israel, as well to the women as men, to every one a cake of bread, and a good piece of flesh, and a flagon of wine. So all the people departed every one to his house.” Word: אֲשִׁישָׁה (ʼăshîyshâh) | |
| 1 Chronicles 16:3 | “And he dealt to every one of Israel, both man and woman, to every one a loaf of bread, and a good piece of flesh, and a flagon of wine.” Word: אֲשִׁישָׁה (ʼăshîyshâh) | |
| Song of Solomon 2:5 | “Stay me with flagons, comfort me with apples: for I am sick of love.” Word: אֲשִׁישָׁה (ʼăshîyshâh) | |
| Hosea 3:1 | “Then said the Lord unto me, Go yet, love a woman beloved of her friend, yet an adulteress, according to the love of the Lord toward the children of Israel, who look to other gods, and love flagons of wine.” Word: אֲשִׁישָׁה (ʼăshîyshâh) |