6222. Asayah

Lexicon

Asayah: Asayah

Original Word: עֲשָׂיָה
Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration: `Asayah
Pronunciation: ah-sah-YAH
Phonetic Spelling: (aw-saw-yaw')
Definition: Asayah
Meaning: Asajah

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Asaiah

From asah and Yahh; Jah has made; Asajah, the name of three or four Israelites -- Asaiah.

see HEBREW asah

see HEBREW Yahh

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from asah
Definition
four Isr.
NASB Translation
Asaiah (8).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

עֲשָׂיָה proper name, masculine Ασαιας, etc.; ᵐ5^L in Kings Αζαριας; —

1 servant of Josiah 2 Kings 22:12,14 2Chronicles 34:20.

2 Simeonite 1 Chronicles 4:36.

3 Levites:

a. 1 Chronicles 6:15; 1 Chronicles 15:6,11.

b. 1 Chronicles 9:5.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root עָשָׂה (asah), meaning "to do" or "to make."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for the Hebrew name עֲשָׂיָה (Asayah) as it is a proper noun specific to the Hebrew Bible. However, the concept of divine action or creation, as implied by the name, can be related to Greek terms like ποιέω (poieo, Strong's Greek 4160), meaning "to make" or "to do," which captures the essence of the root עָשָׂה (asah).

Usage: Asayah is a proper noun used as a masculine name in the Hebrew Bible. It is the name of several individuals mentioned in the Old Testament.

Context: Asayah is a name found in the Hebrew Bible, associated with several individuals, each playing distinct roles within the biblical narrative:

- Asayah, the Son of Haggith: This Asayah is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 4:36 as a descendant of Judah. He is listed among the sons of Haggith, a member of the tribe of Judah, indicating his place within the genealogical records of the tribe.

- Asayah, the Officer of King Josiah: In 2 Kings 22:12 and 2 Chronicles 34:20, Asayah is identified as a servant of King Josiah. He is one of the officials sent by the king to consult the prophetess Huldah regarding the Book of the Law found in the temple. His role signifies his importance in the religious reforms initiated by King Josiah, highlighting his involvement in the spiritual renewal of Judah.

- Asayah, the Levite: Another Asayah is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 6:30 as a Levite, part of the priestly tribe responsible for the worship and rituals in the temple. This Asayah is listed among the descendants of Merari, one of the three sons of Levi, emphasizing his role in the Levitical duties and services.

The name Asayah, meaning "Yahweh has made," reflects a common theme in Hebrew names, where the divine name Yahweh is incorporated, signifying a relationship or action attributed to God. The individuals bearing this name are often associated with significant religious or genealogical roles, underscoring the importance of divine action and providence in their lives and the history of Israel.

Forms and Transliterations

וַעֲשָׂיָ֗ה וַעֲשָׂיָ֧ה ועשיה עֲשָׂיָ֣ה עֲשָׂיָ֥ה עֲשָׂיָה֙ עשיה ‘ă·śā·yāh ‘ăśāyāh asaYah vaasaYah wa‘ăśāyāh wa·‘ă·śā·yāh

Englishman's Concordance

2 Kings 22:12
HEB: הַסֹּפֵ֗ר וְאֵ֛ת עֲשָׂיָ֥ה עֶֽבֶד־ הַמֶּ֖לֶךְ
NAS: the scribe, and Asaiah the king's
KJV: the scribe, and Asahiah a servant
INT: Shaphan the scribe and Asaiah servant the king's

2 Kings 22:14
HEB: וְעַכְבּ֜וֹר וְשָׁפָ֣ן וַעֲשָׂיָ֗ה אֶל־ חֻלְדָּ֨ה
NAS: Shaphan, and Asaiah went
KJV: and Shaphan, and Asahiah, went
INT: Achbor Shaphan and Asaiah to Huldah

1 Chronicles 4:36
HEB: וְֽיַעֲקֹ֡בָה וִ֠ישׁוֹחָיָה וַעֲשָׂיָ֧ה וַעֲדִיאֵ֛ל וִישִׂימִאֵ֖ל
NAS: Jeshohaiah, Asaiah, Adiel,
KJV: and Jeshohaiah, and Asaiah, and Adiel,
INT: Jaakobah Jeshohaiah Asaiah Adiel Jesimiel

1 Chronicles 6:30
HEB: חַגִּיָּ֥ה בְנ֖וֹ עֲשָׂיָ֥ה בְנֽוֹ׃ פ
NAS: Haggiah his son, Asaiah his son.
KJV: Haggiah his son, Asaiah his son.
INT: Haggiah his son Asaiah his son

1 Chronicles 9:5
HEB: וּמִן־ הַשִּׁ֣ילוֹנִ֔י עֲשָׂיָ֥ה הַבְּכ֖וֹר וּבָנָֽיו׃
NAS: From the Shilonites [were] Asaiah the firstborn
KJV: And of the Shilonites; Asaiah the firstborn,
INT: From the Shilonites Asaiah the firstborn and his sons

1 Chronicles 15:6
HEB: לִבְנֵ֖י מְרָרִ֑י עֲשָׂיָ֣ה הַשָּׂ֔ר וְאֶחָ֖יו
NAS: of Merari, Asaiah the chief,
KJV: of Merari; Asaiah the chief,
INT: of the sons of Merari Asaiah the chief of his relatives

1 Chronicles 15:11
HEB: וְלַלְוִיִּ֗ם לְאֽוּרִיאֵ֤ל עֲשָׂיָה֙ וְיוֹאֵ֣ל שְׁמַֽעְיָ֔ה
NAS: for Uriel, Asaiah, Joel,
KJV: for Uriel, Asaiah, and Joel,
INT: the Levites Uriel Asaiah Joel Shemaiah

2 Chronicles 34:20
HEB: הַסּוֹפֵ֗ר וְאֵ֛ת עֲשָׂיָ֥ה עֶֽבֶד־ הַמֶּ֖לֶךְ
NAS: the scribe, and Asaiah the king's
KJV: the scribe, and Asaiah a servant
INT: Shaphan the scribe and Asaiah servant the king's

8 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 6222
8 Occurrences

‘ă·śā·yāh — 6 Occ.
wa·‘ă·śā·yāh — 2 Occ.