618. asam

Lexicon

asam: Storehouse, barn, granary

Original Word: אָסָם
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: acam
Pronunciation: aw-sawm'
Phonetic Spelling: (aw-sawm')
Definition: Storehouse, barn, granary
Meaning: a storehouse

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

barn, storehouse

From an unused root meaning to heap together; a storehouse (only in the plural) -- barn, storehouse.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from an unused word
Definition
a storehouse
NASB Translation
barns (2).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

[אָסָם] noun masculine^{Proverbs 3:10} storehouse (Aramaic אסנא, id., store, supply) plural suffix אֲסָמֶיךָ Deuteronomy 28:8; Proverbs 3:10.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to heap up.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G66 (ἀποθήκη, apothēkē): This Greek term is used in the New Testament to refer to a storehouse or barn, similar to the Hebrew אָסָם. It appears in passages such as Luke 12:18, where it describes the rich man's plan to build larger barns to store his surplus grain.
• G5009 (ταμιεῖον, tamieion): While not a direct equivalent, this Greek word refers to a storeroom or inner chamber. It is used in the New Testament in contexts such as Matthew 6:6, where Jesus instructs His followers to pray in their inner room, symbolizing a private and secure place, akin to a storehouse for spiritual treasures.

In summary, the Hebrew word אָסָם (Asam) encapsulates the idea of a storehouse as a place of provision and blessing, deeply rooted in the agricultural and theological landscape of the biblical world.

Usage: The term אָסָם is used in the Hebrew Bible to refer to a place where grain and other provisions are stored. It is often associated with abundance and the provision of sustenance.

Context: • Occurrences in the Hebrew Bible: The word אָסָם appears in several passages, notably in the context of agricultural abundance and divine blessing. It is used to describe the storage facilities for grain and other produce, which were essential for sustaining life, especially in agrarian societies.
• Biblical Context: In passages such as Deuteronomy 28:8, the term is used to illustrate the blessings of obedience to God's commandments, where the LORD promises to command a blessing on the storehouses. Similarly, in Proverbs 3:10, the filling of storehouses is a metaphor for prosperity and divine favor: "then your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will overflow with new wine" (BSB).
• Theological Significance: The concept of a storehouse in the biblical narrative often symbolizes God's provision and the importance of stewardship. It reflects the agrarian culture of ancient Israel, where the storage of grain was crucial for survival, especially during times of famine or drought. The storehouse is a tangible representation of God's promise to provide for His people when they follow His ways.
• Cultural and Historical Insights: In ancient Israel, storehouses were typically large, well-constructed buildings designed to protect grain from pests and the elements. They played a critical role in the community's economic stability and were often associated with wealth and security.

Forms and Transliterations

אֲסָמֶ֣יךָ אסמיך בַּאֲסָמֶ֕יךָ באסמיך ’ă·sā·me·ḵā ’ăsāmeḵā asaMeicha ba’ăsāmeḵā ba·’ă·sā·me·ḵā baasaMeicha

Englishman's Concordance

Deuteronomy 28:8
HEB: אֶת־ הַבְּרָכָ֔ה בַּאֲסָמֶ֕יךָ וּבְכֹ֖ל מִשְׁלַ֣ח
NAS: the blessing upon you in your barns and in all
KJV: the blessing upon thee in thy storehouses, and in all that thou settest
INT: for the blessing your barns all you put

Proverbs 3:10
HEB: וְיִמָּלְא֣וּ אֲסָמֶ֣יךָ שָׂבָ֑ע וְ֝תִיר֗וֹשׁ
NAS: So your barns will be filled
KJV: So shall thy barns be filled
INT: will be filled your barns plenty new

2 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 618
2 Occurrences

’ă·sā·me·ḵā — 1 Occ.
ba·’ă·sā·me·ḵā — 1 Occ.