Berean Strong's Lexicon Ashuwriy: Assyrian Original Word: אַשּׁוּרִי Word Origin: Derived from אַשּׁוּר (Ashur), referring to Assyria or Assyrian. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "Ashuwriy," the Greek term Ἀσσυρίων (Assyrion) in the Septuagint refers to Assyrians or things pertaining to Assyria. Usage: The term "Ashuwriy" is used to describe something or someone that is of or pertaining to Assyria, an ancient Mesopotamian kingdom and empire. In the biblical context, it often refers to the people, culture, or land of Assyria. Cultural and Historical Background: Assyria was a major Mesopotamian East Semitic-speaking kingdom and empire of the ancient Near East, existing as a state from perhaps as early as the 25th century BC until its collapse between 612 BC and 609 BC. Known for its powerful army and advanced civilization, Assyria played a significant role in the history of Israel and Judah, often as a formidable adversary. The Assyrians are noted for their military prowess, architectural achievements, and the establishment of one of the earliest empires in history. Brown-Driver-Briggs אַשּׁוּרִם proper name, of a people, plural an Arab tribe traced back to Abraham & Keturah Genesis 25:3 compare Di. אֲשׁוּרִי adjective, of a people ׳הָא as collective noun 2 Samuel 2:9, but read perhaps הַגְּשׁוּרִי q. v., compare also We Dr; Köh Klo and others read הָאָֽשֵׁרִי & compare Judges 1:32. אַשְׁחוּר see שׁחר. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Asshurim, Ashurites Or iashshuwriy {ash-shoo-ree'}; from a patrial word of the same form as 'Ashshuwr; an Ashurite (collectively) or inhabitant of Ashur, a district in Palestine -- Asshurim, Ashurites. see HEBREW 'Ashshuwr Forms and Transliterations אַשּׁוּרִ֥ם אשורם הָאֲשׁוּרִ֖י האשורי ’aš·šū·rim ’aššūrim ashshuRim hā’ăšūrî hā·’ă·šū·rî haashuRiLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 25:3 HEB: דְדָ֔ן הָי֛וּ אַשּׁוּרִ֥ם וּלְטוּשִׁ֖ים וּלְאֻמִּֽים׃ NAS: of Dedan were Asshurim and Letushim KJV: of Dedan were Asshurim, and Letushim, INT: of Dedan become were Asshurim and Letushim and Leummim 2 Samuel 2:9 2 Occurrences |
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