Lexicon esher: Blessedness, happiness Original Word: אֶשֶׁר Strong's Exhaustive Concordance blessed, happy From 'ashar; happiness; only in masculine plural construction as interjection, how happy! -- blessed, happy. see HEBREW 'ashar NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom ashar Definition happiness, blessedness NASB Translation blessed (41), happy (4). Brown-Driver-Briggs [אֶ֫שֶׁר, or אָשָׁר, compare LagBN 143] noun [masculine] only Plural construct אַשְׁרֵי happiness, blessedness of 1 Kings 10:8 32t. and with suffix, see below; abstract intensive exclamation O happiness, blessedness of, אַשְׁרֵי אֲנָשֶׁיךָ אַשְׁרֵי עֲבָדֶיךָ אֵלֶּה happy thy men, happy these thy servants; 1 Kings 10:8 (= 2 Chronicles 9:7); אַשְׁרֵי אֱנוֺשׁ יוֺכִיחֶנּוּ אֱלוֺהַּ blessed the man whom Eloah correcteth Job 5:17; אַשְׁרֵי תְמִימֵי דֶרֶךְ blessed the perfect in way Psalm 119:1; אַשְׁרֵי בָנָיו אַחֲרָיו blessed his children after him Proverbs 20:7; elsewhere construct with אָדָם Psalm 32:2; Psalm 84:6; Psalm 84:13; Proverbs 3:13; Proverbs 8:34; Proverbs 28:14; with הַגֶּבֶר Psalm 34:9; Psalm 40:5; Psalm 94:12; Psalm 127:5; (הָ)אִישׁ Psalm 1:1; Psalm 112:1; אֱנוֺשׁ Isaiah 56:2; הַגּוֺי Psalm 33:12; הָעָם Psalm 89:16; Psalm 144:15 (twice in verse); before participle Psalm 2:12; Psalm 32:1; Psalm 41:2; Psalm 84:5; Psalm 106:3; Psalm 119:2; Psalm 128:1; Isaiah 30:18; Daniel 12:12; before verbal clauses without relative Psalm 65:5; Proverbs 8:32; with שֶֿׁ Psalm 137:8; Psalm 137:9; Psalm 146:5; with suffix אַשְׁרֶיךָ (for אֲשָׁרֶיךָ) O thy happiness ! Deuteronomy 33:29; Psalm 128:2; אַשְׁרֵיךְ Ecclesiastes 10:17; אַשְׁרֵיכֶס Isaiah 32:20; אַשְׁרָיו Proverbs 14:21; Proverbs 16:20; אַשְׁרֵהוּ Proverbs 29:18 (on these forms see Ges§ 93, R. 1, E). Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root אָשַׁר (ashar), which means "to go straight," "to advance," or "to be blessed."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G3107 (μακάριος, makarios): Often translated as "blessed" or "happy," this Greek term is used in the New Testament to convey a similar sense of spiritual blessedness and joy, as seen in the Beatitudes (e.g., Matthew 5:3-12). Usage: The word אֶשֶׁר appears in various contexts throughout the Hebrew Bible, often in poetic and wisdom literature. It is used to describe the blessed state of individuals who follow God's commandments or who are in a right relationship with Him. It is frequently found in the Psalms and Proverbs. Context: אֶשֶׁר (esher) is a significant term in the Hebrew Bible, encapsulating the concept of true happiness and blessedness that comes from living in accordance with divine principles. This term is not merely about transient or superficial happiness but denotes a deep, abiding joy and contentment that stems from a righteous life. In the Psalms, אֶשֶׁר is often used to describe the blessed state of those who trust in the Lord and walk in His ways. For example, Psalm 1:1 states, "Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked, or set foot on the path of sinners, or sit in the seat of mockers." This verse highlights the happiness and prosperity that come from avoiding evil and delighting in God's law. Similarly, in Proverbs, אֶשֶׁר is used to emphasize the joy and wisdom found in fearing the Lord and seeking His understanding. The term underscores the biblical principle that true happiness is found not in material wealth or earthly success but in a life aligned with God's will. Forms and Transliterations אַ֝שְׁרֵ֗י אַ֝שְׁרֶ֗יךָ אַ֥שְֽׁרֵי אַ֥שְֽׁרֵי־ אַ֭שְׁרֵי אַֽשְׁרֵ֥י אַשְׁרֵ֖י אַשְׁרֵ֗י אַשְׁרֵ֣י אַשְׁרֵ֣יךְ אַשְׁרֵ֤י אַשְׁרֵ֤י ׀ אַשְׁרֵ֥י אַשְׁרֵֽהוּ׃ אַשְׁרֵי־ אַשְׁרֵיכֶ֕ם אַשְׁרֶ֨יךָ אַשְׁרָֽיו׃ אשרהו׃ אשרי אשרי־ אשריו׃ אשריך אשריכם וְ֝אַשְׁרֵ֗י וְאַשְׁרֵ֖י ואשרי ’aš·rāw ’aš·rê ’aš·rê- ’aš·rê·hū ’aš·re·ḵā ’aš·rê·ḵem ’aš·rêḵ ’ašrāw ’ašrê ’ašrê- ’ašrêhū ’ašrêḵ ’ašreḵā ’ašrêḵem ashRav ashRehu ashRei ashReich ashReicha ashreiChem veashRei wə’ašrê wə·’aš·rêLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Deuteronomy 33:29 HEB: אַשְׁרֶ֨יךָ יִשְׂרָאֵ֜ל מִ֣י NAS: Blessed are you, O Israel; Who KJV: Happy [art] thou, O Israel: INT: Blessed Israel Who 1 Kings 10:8 1 Kings 10:8 2 Chronicles 9:7 2 Chronicles 9:7 Job 5:17 Psalm 1:1 Psalm 2:12 Psalm 32:1 Psalm 32:2 Psalm 33:12 Psalm 34:8 Psalm 40:4 Psalm 41:1 Psalm 65:4 Psalm 84:4 Psalm 84:5 Psalm 84:12 Psalm 89:15 Psalm 94:12 Psalm 106:3 Psalm 112:1 Psalm 119:1 Psalm 119:2 Psalm 127:5 45 Occurrences |
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