Lexicon asaphsuph: Mixed multitude, rabble Original Word: אֲסְפְּסֻף 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 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. Topical Lexicon 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 אֲסְפְּסֻף in the Strong's Greek Concordance. However, the concept of a mixed multitude or a diverse group can be related to terms like ὄχλος (ochlos • Strong's Greek 3793), which means "crowd" or "multitude," often used in the New Testament to describe large groups of people gathered together. Usage: The word is used in the context of a mixed group of people, often with a negative connotation, suggesting a lack of unity or purpose among the gathered individuals. Context: The term אֲסְפְּסֻף (Aspeph) appears in the Hebrew Bible in Numbers 11:4. It describes a group of non-Israelites who left Egypt with the Israelites during the Exodus. This "mixed multitude" or "rabble" is noted for their role in inciting complaints and dissatisfaction among the Israelites. In Numbers 11:4, the Berean Standard Bible (BSB) translates this passage as: "Meanwhile, the rabble among them had a strong craving for other food, and again the Israelites wept and said, 'Who will feed us meat?'" This group is characterized by their longing for the comforts of Egypt, which leads to discontent and rebellion against Moses and God. The presence of the אֲסְפְּסֻף highlights the challenges faced by the Israelites in maintaining faith and unity during their journey through the wilderness. 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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