Lexicon Ashchuwr: Ashchur Original Word: אַשְׁחוּר Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Ashur Probably from shachar; black; Ashchur, an Israelite -- Ashur. see HEBREW shachar Brown-Driver-Briggs אַשְׁחוּר proper name, masculine in Judah, called אֲבִי ׳א תְקוֺעַ 1 Chronicles 2:24; 1 Chronicles 4:5; Ασχω, Σαρα; A Ασδωδ, Ασχουρ; ᵐ5L Ασσωρ, Ασοωρ. II. שׁחר (√ of following; MI15 שחרת, Arabic Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root שָׁחַר (shachar), meaning "to be black" or "to seek early."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for Ashchur, as it is a proper noun specific to the Hebrew genealogical context. However, the concept of genealogy and lineage is present in the Greek New Testament, with entries such as Strong's Greek 1078 (γενεά, genea) meaning "generation" or "race," which may relate to the broader theme of ancestry and lineage. Usage: The name Ashchur appears in genealogical contexts within the Hebrew Bible, specifically in the lineage of Judah. Context: Ashchur is mentioned in the genealogical records of the tribe of Judah. In 1 Chronicles 4:5, Ashchur is identified as the father of Tekoa. The passage reads: "Ashhur the father of Tekoa had two wives, Helah and Naarah." This reference situates Ashchur within the broader context of the descendants of Judah, highlighting his role as a progenitor within the tribe. The name Ashchur, meaning "blackness" or "dawn," may reflect a characteristic or notable event associated with his life or lineage. The genealogical records in Chronicles serve to establish the heritage and tribal affiliations of the Israelites, with Ashchur's mention contributing to the understanding of Judah's descendants. Forms and Transliterations אַשְׁח֖וּר אשחור וּלְאַשְׁחוּר֙ ולאשחור ’aš·ḥūr ’ašḥūr ashChur ū·lə·’aš·ḥūr ūlə’ašḥūr uleashChurLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 2:24 HEB: ל֔וֹ אֶת־ אַשְׁח֖וּר אֲבִ֥י תְקֽוֹעַ׃ NAS: bore him Ashhur the father KJV: bare him Ashur the father INT: Abijah bore Ashhur the father of Tekoa 1 Chronicles 4:5 2 Occurrences |