The meaning of “אַשְׂרִיאֵל”

Understanding ʼAsrîyʼêl reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

H844

Hebrew Text

Strong's Concordance

אַשְׂרִיאֵל

Phoneticas-ree-ale'

TransliterationʼAsrîyʼêl

Grammar Code

N:N-M-P

Noun

Strong's Definition

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

an orthographical variation for אֲשַׂרְאֵל Ashriel, Asriel. - § Ashriel or Asriel = "I shall be prince of God" - Asriel, the name of two Israelites 1) a great-grandson of Manasseh, and son of Gilead 2) a son of Manasseh

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

3 total references

Reference	Text
Numbers 26:31	“And of Asriel, the family of the Asrielites: and of Shechem, the family of the Shechemites:”
Joshua 17:2	“There was also a lot for the rest of the children of Manasseh by their families; for the children of Abiezer, and for the children of Helek, and for the children of Asriel, and for the children of Shechem, and for the children of Hepher, and for the children of Shemida: these were the male children of Manasseh the son of Joseph by their families.”
1 Chronicles 7:14	“The sons of Manasseh; Ashriel, whom she bare: (but his concubine the Aramitess bare Machir the father of Gilead:”

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Book Distribution

Numbers1

Joshua1

1 Chronicles1

Devotional Reflection

How does the original Hebrew meaning of 'אַשְׂרִיאֵל' deepen your understanding of Numbers 26:31?

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