Strong's Lexicon asaphsuph: Mixed multitude, rabble Original Word: אֲסְפְּסֻף Word Origin: Derived from the root אָסַף (asaph), meaning "to gather" or "to collect." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for "asaphsuph" in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a specific term related to the Hebrew narrative of the Exodus. However, the concept of a mixed multitude or rabble can be seen in various New Testament contexts where groups of people are gathered, such as the crowds following Jesus. Usage: The term "asaphsuph" refers to a mixed group of people, often seen as a rabble or crowd that is not part of the main group. In the context of the Israelites, it denotes a group of non-Israelites who joined the Israelites during the Exodus from Egypt. This group is often associated with causing unrest or dissatisfaction among the Israelites. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Near Eastern context, large groups of people often included not only the primary ethnic or national group but also others who joined for various reasons, such as seeking freedom, economic opportunity, or safety. The "asaphsuph" in the Exodus narrative represents those who were not originally part of the Israelite tribes but chose to accompany them out of Egypt. This group likely included Egyptians and other foreigners who were impressed by the power of the God of Israel or who saw an opportunity for a new life. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom asaph Definition a collection, rabble NASB Translation rabble (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [אֲסַפְסֻף] noun [masculine] collection, rabble, only הָאסַפְסֻף Numbers 11:4 of the camp-followers attending Hebrews at the Exodus. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance mixed multitude By reduplication from 'acuph; gathered up together, i.e. A promiscuous assemblage (of people) -- mixt multitude. see HEBREW 'acuph Forms and Transliterations וְהָֽאסַפְסֻף֙ והאספסף vehasafSuf wə·hā·sap̄·sup̄ wəhāsap̄sup̄Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Numbers 11:4 HEB: וְהָֽאסַפְסֻף֙ אֲשֶׁ֣ר בְּקִרְבּ֔וֹ NAS: The rabble who were among KJV: And the mixt multitude that [was] among INT: the rabble who were among 1 Occurrence |
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