Berean Strong's Lexicon Ashbea: Ashbea Original Word: אַשְׁבֵּעַ Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root שָׁבַע (shava), meaning "to swear" or "to take an oath." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for Ashbea, as it is a proper name specific to the Hebrew text. However, the concept of oaths and swearing is present in the Greek New Testament, such as in the word ὅρκος (horkos, Strong's Greek 3727), meaning "oath." Usage: Ashbea is a proper noun used as a personal name in the Hebrew Bible. The name likely means "one who swears" or "oath-taker," reflecting a cultural emphasis on the importance of oaths and covenants in ancient Israelite society. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, names often held significant meaning and were sometimes indicative of a person's character or destiny. The act of swearing an oath was a serious commitment, often invoking God's name as a witness to the promise. This cultural context underscores the importance of truthfulness and integrity in personal and communal relationships. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as shaba Definition "adjurer," an Isr. NASB Translation Beth-ashbea* (1). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Ashbea From shaba'; adjurer; Asbea, an Israelite -- Ashbea. see HEBREW shaba' Forms and Transliterations אַשְׁבֵּֽעַ׃ אשבע׃ ’aš·bê·a‘ ’ašbêa‘ ashBeaLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 4:21 HEB: הַבֻּ֖ץ לְבֵ֥ית אַשְׁבֵּֽעַ׃ KJV: fine linen, of the house of Ashbea, INT: of the linen of the house of Ashbea 1 Occurrence |