Strong's Lexicon Aksah: Aksah Original Word: עַכְסָה Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to fetter or anklet Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Greek equivalents for the name Aksah, as it is a proper noun specific to the Hebrew text. However, the themes of inheritance and blessing can be related to Greek terms such as κληρονομία (kleronomia - inheritance) and εὐλογία (eulogia - blessing). Usage: Aksah is a personal name in the Hebrew Bible, specifically referring to the daughter of Caleb, a prominent figure among the Israelites. The name Aksah is associated with a narrative of marriage and inheritance, highlighting themes of familial relationships and land possession. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, marriage alliances were often strategic, involving the transfer of land and property. Aksah's account reflects the importance of land inheritance and the role of women in negotiating family wealth. Her request for additional land with water sources underscores the significance of fertile land in an agrarian society. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as ekes Definition a daughter of Caleb NASB Translation Achsah (5). Brown-Driver-Briggs עַכְסָה proper name, feminine daughter of Caleb Joshua 15:16,17 (JE) = Judges 1:12,13; 1 Chronicles 2:49, Ασχα, Αχσα, Αζα, Οξα. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Achsah Feminine of ekec; anklet; Aksah, an Israelitess -- Achsah. see HEBREW ekec Forms and Transliterations עַכְסָ֥ה עַכְסָֽה׃ עכסה עכסה׃ ‘aḵ·sāh ‘aḵsāh achSahLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Joshua 15:16 HEB: ל֛וֹ אֶת־ עַכְסָ֥ה בִתִּ֖י לְאִשָּֽׁה׃ NAS: it, I will give him Achsah my daughter KJV: it, to him will I give Achsah my daughter INT: and captures will give Achsah my daughter A wife Joshua 15:17 Judges 1:12 Judges 1:13 1 Chronicles 2:49 5 Occurrences |