841. Asarelah

Lexicon

Asarelah: Asarelah

Original Word: אֲשַׂרְאֵלָה
Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration: Asar'elah
Pronunciation: ah-sar-ay-LAH
Phonetic Spelling: (as-ar-ale'-aw)
Definition: Asarelah
Meaning: Asarelah

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Asarelah

From the same as 'Asar'el; right toward God; Asarelah, an Israelite -- Asarelah. Compare Ysar'elah.

see HEBREW 'Asar'el

see HEBREW Ysar'elah

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
of uncertain derivation
Definition
a son of Asaph
NASB Translation
Asharelah (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

אֲשַׂרְאֵ֫לָה proper name, masculine a son of Asaph 1 Chronicles 25:2 compare יְשַׂרְאֵ֫לָה 1 Chronicles 25:14.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root אָשַׁר (ashar), meaning "to go straight, walk, go on, advance, make progress," combined with אֵל (El), meaning "God."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G1093: γῆ (gē) • Often translated as "earth" or "land," this Greek word is not directly related to Asarelah but is included for reference in the broader context of biblical names and places.
• G2949: κῆρυξ (kērux) • Meaning "herald" or "preacher," this Greek term is similarly not directly related to Asarelah but is relevant in the context of roles and titles within biblical narratives.

Asarelah's mention in the Bible underscores the integration of music and worship in the religious life of Israel, highlighting the role of the Levites in leading and maintaining these sacred traditions.

Usage: Asarelah is a proper noun used as a personal name in the Hebrew Bible. It is specifically mentioned as a descendant of Levi, one of the sons of Jacob, and is associated with the Levitical musicians.

Context: Asarelah is mentioned in the genealogical records of the Levites, specifically in the context of the temple musicians. In 1 Chronicles 25:2, Asarelah is listed as one of the sons of Asaph, who was a prominent leader of the temple music during the reign of King David. Asaph and his descendants were appointed to prophesy with lyres, harps, and cymbals, indicating their role in the worship and musical traditions of ancient Israel. The name Asarelah reflects the religious and cultural significance of music in the worship practices of the Israelites, as well as the importance of the Levitical lineage in maintaining these traditions.

Forms and Transliterations

וַאֲשַׂרְאֵ֖לָה ואשראלה vaasarElah wa’ăśar’êlāh wa·’ă·śar·’ê·lāh

Englishman's Concordance

1 Chronicles 25:2
HEB: וְיוֹסֵ֛ף וּנְתַנְיָ֥ה וַאֲשַׂרְאֵ֖לָה בְּנֵ֣י אָסָ֑ף
NAS: Nethaniah and Asharelah; the sons
KJV: and Nethaniah, and Asarelah, the sons
INT: Joseph Nethaniah and Asharelah the sons of Asaph

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 841
1 Occurrence

wa·’ă·śar·’ê·lāh — 1 Occ.