Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “אֲשֻׁר”
Understanding ʼăshur reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
contracted for תְּאַשּׁוּר Ashurite. - the cedar tree or some other light elastic wood 1) one from the tribe of Asher
H839
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
אֲשֻׁר
Phoneticash-oor'
Transliterationʼăshur
Grammar Code
H:N-F
Hebrew Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
contracted for תְּאַשּׁוּר Ashurite. - the cedar tree or some other light elastic wood 1) one from the tribe of Asher
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Ezekiel 27:6 | “Of the oaks of Bashan have they made thine oars; the company of the Ashurites have made thy benches of ivory, brought out of the isles of Chittim.” Word: אֲשֻׁר (ʼăshur) |