626. asephah

Lexicon

asephah: Gathering, assembly

Original Word: אֲסֵפָה
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: acephah
Pronunciation: ah-seh-fah
Phonetic Spelling: (as-ay-faw')
Definition: Gathering, assembly
Meaning: a collection of people

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

together

From 'acaph; a collection of people (only adverbial) -- X together.

see HEBREW 'acaph

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from asaph
Definition
a collecting, gathering
NASB Translation
together (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

אֲסֵפָה noun feminine verbal. a collecting, gathering; אַסִּיר ׳אֻסְּפוּ א Isaiah 24:22 they are collected, as a collecting captives unto a pit (dungeon); or they are gathered with a gathering (as) captives, compare Isaiah 22:18; but perhaps read אֹסֶף הָאַסִּיר (construct); see Weir Che.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root אָסַף (asaph), meaning "to gather" or "to collect."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The concept of a gathering or assembly in the Hebrew Bible can be related to several Greek terms in the New Testament, such as:

• Strong's Greek 1577 (ἐκκλησία, ekklēsia): Often translated as "church" or "assembly," referring to a gathering of believers.
• Strong's Greek 4864 (συναγωγή, synagōgē): Translated as "synagogue" or "assembly," used for gatherings, especially in a Jewish context.

These Greek terms capture similar ideas of community and assembly, reflecting the continuity of the concept of gathering from the Hebrew Scriptures into the New Testament era.

Usage: The term אֲסֵפָה is used in the Hebrew Bible to denote a gathering or assembly, often in the context of a formal or organized meeting of people.

Context: The Hebrew term אֲסֵפָה (asephah) is a noun that signifies a gathering or assembly, typically of people. It is derived from the root verb אָסַף (asaph), which means "to gather" or "to collect." This term is used in various contexts within the Hebrew Scriptures to describe assemblies for different purposes, including religious, social, or communal gatherings.

In the context of the Old Testament, אֲסֵפָה often refers to gatherings that are convened for specific purposes, such as worship, decision-making, or communal activities. These assemblies could be called by leaders or occur as part of regular religious observances. The term underscores the importance of community and collective action in the life of the Israelites.

The concept of gathering is significant in the biblical narrative, as it reflects the communal nature of the Israelite society and their covenant relationship with God. Assemblies were occasions for instruction, celebration, and the reaffirmation of communal identity and faith.

While the term אֲסֵפָה itself may not appear frequently in the English translations of the Bible, its underlying concept is integral to understanding the social and religious dynamics of ancient Israel.

Forms and Transliterations

אֲסֵפָ֤ה אספה ’ă·sê·p̄āh ’ăsêp̄āh aseFah

Englishman's Concordance

Isaiah 24:22
HEB: וְאֻסְּפ֨וּ אֲסֵפָ֤ה אַסִּיר֙ עַל־
NAS: They will be gathered together [Like] prisoners
KJV: [as] prisoners are gathered in the pit,
INT: will be gathered together prisoners in

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 626
1 Occurrence

’ă·sê·p̄āh — 1 Occ.