808. ashish
Lexicon
ashish: Cake, raisin cake

Original Word: אָשִׁישׁ
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: ashiysh
Pronunciation: ah-sheesh
Phonetic Spelling: (aw-sheesh')
Definition: Cake, raisin cake
Meaning: a, foundation

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
foundation

From the same as 'esh (in the sense of pressing down firmly; compare 'ashuwyah); a (ruined) foundation -- foundation.

see HEBREW 'esh

see HEBREW 'ashuwyah

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
see ashishah.

Topical Lexicon
Word Origin: Derived from the root אָשַׁשׁ (ashash), which means to found or establish.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The corresponding Greek entry is Strong's G2730, "κατοικέω" (katoikeo), which means to dwell or inhabit. While "katoikeo" focuses on the act of dwelling, it implies a settled, established presence, akin to the foundational aspect of "ashish." Both terms convey a sense of permanence and stability, whether in a physical or spiritual context.

Usage: The word "ashish" is used in the context of something that provides support or stability, often metaphorically referring to foundational principles or truths.

Context: The Hebrew word אָשִׁישׁ (ashish) appears in the context of foundational elements, both literally and metaphorically. In the Hebrew Bible, it is used to describe the base or foundation of a structure, emphasizing the importance of a solid and reliable support system. The concept of a foundation is crucial in biblical literature, symbolizing strength, permanence, and reliability. This term underscores the necessity of having a firm base upon which to build, whether it be a physical structure or a set of beliefs and values. The metaphorical use of "ashish" can be seen in passages that discuss the establishment of God's laws or the foundational truths of faith.

Forms and Transliterations
לַאֲשִׁישֵׁ֧י לאשישי la’ăšîšê la·’ă·šî·šê laashiShei
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Englishman's Concordance
Isaiah 16:7
HEB: כֻּלֹּ֣ה יְיֵלִ֑יל לַאֲשִׁישֵׁ֧י קִיר־ חֲרֶ֛שֶׂת
KJV: every one shall howl: for the foundations of Kirhareseth
INT: everyone will wail the foundations of Kir-hareseth will moan

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Strong's Hebrew 808
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la·’ă·šî·šê — 1 Occ.















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