Strong's Lexicon ashshur: Asshur, Assyria Original Word: אשׁר Word Origin: Derived from the root word אָשַׁר (ashar), meaning "to go straight" or "to prosper." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for "ashshur" in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a proper noun specific to the Hebrew context. However, references to Assyria in the Septuagint (Greek Old Testament) use transliterations like "Assour" (Ἀσσούρ). Usage: The term "ashshur" primarily refers to Asshur, the second son of Shem, and the nation or people of Assyria, which descended from him. It is used in the Bible to denote both the individual and the powerful Mesopotamian empire known for its military prowess and significant role in biblical history. Cultural and Historical Background: Assyria was a dominant empire in the ancient Near East, known for its advanced military strategies, architectural achievements, and extensive library collections. The Assyrians were often seen as a tool of divine judgment against Israel and Judah due to their idolatry and disobedience. The capital city, Nineveh, was famously the site of Jonah's prophetic mission. Assyria's influence extended over a vast region, including parts of modern-day Iraq, Syria, and Turkey. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom ashar Definition step, going NASB Translation step (1), steps (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [אֲשׁוּר, אָשׁוּר] noun femininePsalm 44:19 step, going (compare Arabic  ,  , Ethiopic  footstep) only suffix אֲשֻׁרוֺ Job 23:11; Proverbs 14:15; אֲשׁוּרַי Proverbs 17:5; אֲשֻׁרָ֑י Psalm 40:3; Psalm 73:2; אֲשֻׁרֵנוּ Psalm 44:19; אֲשֻׁרָיוּ Psalm 37:31, all poetic & figurative of mode of life, etc. [אַשֻּׁר] noun feminineJob 31:7 step, going, same usage, אַשֻּׁרַי Job 31:7; אַשֻּׁרֵנוּ Psalm 17:11. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance going, step Or ashshur {ash-shoor'}; from 'ashar in the sense of going; a step -- going, step. see HEBREW 'ashar Forms and Transliterations אֲ֭שֻׁרַי אֲשֻׁרֵ֗ינוּ אֲשֻׁרָֽי׃ אֲשֻׁרָֽיו׃ אַ֭שֻּׁרֵינוּ אַשֻּׁרִי֮ אשרי אשרי׃ אשריו׃ אשרינו בַּ֭אֲשֻׁרוֹ באשרו לַאֲשֻׁרֽוֹ׃ לאשרו׃ ’ă·šu·rāw ’ă·šu·ray ’ă·šu·rāy ’ă·šu·rê·nū ’aš·šu·rê·nū ’aš·šu·rî ’aššurênū ’aššurî ’ăšurāw ’ăšuray ’ăšurāy ’ăšurênū Ashshureinu ashshuRi Ashurai ashuRav ashuReinu ba’ăšurōw ba·’ă·šu·rōw baashuro la’ăšurōw la·’ă·šu·rōw laashuRoLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Job 23:11 HEB: בַּ֭אֲשֻׁרוֹ אָחֲזָ֣ה רַגְלִ֑י KJV: hath held his steps, his way INT: his steps has held my foot Job 31:7 Psalm 17:5 Psalm 17:11 Psalm 37:31 Psalm 40:2 Psalm 44:18 Psalm 73:2 Proverbs 14:15 9 Occurrences |
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