Strong's Lexicon esher: Blessedness, happiness Original Word: אֶשֶׁר Word Origin: Derived from the root verb אָשַׁר (ashar), meaning "to go straight, to advance, to be blessed." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G3107 (makarios): Often translated as "blessed" in the New Testament, reflecting a similar concept of happiness and divine favor. Usage: The Hebrew word "esher" conveys a state of happiness or blessedness. It is often used to describe the condition of those who are in a right relationship with God, experiencing His favor and guidance. This term is not merely about external circumstances but reflects an inner joy and contentment that comes from living according to God's will. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, the concept of "blessedness" was deeply tied to one's relationship with God and adherence to His commandments. The Israelites believed that true happiness and prosperity were the results of living a life aligned with God's laws. This understanding is reflected in the wisdom literature of the Old Testament, where "esher" is frequently used to describe the ideal life of a righteous person. 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). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance blessed, happy From 'ashar; happiness; only in masculine plural construction as interjection, how happy! -- blessed, happy. see HEBREW 'ashar 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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