Strong's Lexicon ason: Harm, mischief, calamity, disaster Original Word: אָסוֹן Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to harm or hurt. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent in Strong's Concordance, the concept of harm or disaster can be related to Greek words such as "κακός" (kakos - evil, harm) or "συμφορά" (symfora - misfortune, calamity). Usage: The Hebrew word "ason" refers to a significant harm or disaster, often implying a severe or fatal outcome. It is used in contexts where physical harm or a catastrophic event is a central theme. The term is often associated with situations that result in death or serious injury. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, the concept of "ason" would have been understood in the context of family and community safety. The preservation of life was paramount, and any event leading to "ason" would have been seen as a grave misfortune. The term is used in legal contexts, reflecting the societal importance of justice and reparation in cases of harm or injury. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom an unused word Definition mischief, evil, harm NASB Translation harm (3), injury (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs אָסוֺן noun masculine mischief, evil, harm; always absolute without article Genesis 42:4,38 (as subject of קרא), Genesis 44:29 (קרה), Exodus 21:22,23 (היה). אָסוּךָ see סוך. אסם (gather, store, Aramaic ). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance mischief Of uncertain derivation; hurt -- mischief. Forms and Transliterations אָס֑וֹן אָס֖וֹן אָסֽוֹן׃ אָסוֹן֙ אסון אסון׃ ’ā·sō·wn ’āsōwn aSonLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 42:4 HEB: פֶּן־ יִקְרָאֶ֖נּוּ אָסֽוֹן׃ NAS: for he said, I am afraid that harm may befall KJV: Lest peradventure mischief befall him. INT: peradventure may befall harm Genesis 42:38 Genesis 44:29 Exodus 21:22 Exodus 21:23 5 Occurrences |