Strong's Lexicon Asheri: Blessed, Happy Original Word: אָשֵׁרִי Word Origin: Derived from the root אָשַׁר (ashar), meaning "to go straight, to advance, to be blessed." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G3107 (μακάριος, makarios) - Often translated as "blessed" or "happy" in the New Testament, such as in the Beatitudes (Matthew 5:3-12). Usage: The term "Asheri" is often used to describe a state of happiness or blessedness that comes from living in accordance with God's will. It conveys a sense of deep, spiritual contentment and joy that is not dependent on external circumstances but is rooted in a right relationship with God. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, the concept of being "blessed" was closely tied to living a life that was in harmony with God's commandments. The Israelites believed that true happiness and prosperity were the results of obedience to God's laws. This idea is reflected in the wisdom literature of the Old Testament, where "Asheri" is frequently used to describe the blessed state of those who follow God's ways. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom Asher Definition desc. of Asher NASB Translation Asherites (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs אָשֵׁרִי adjective, of a people with article ׳הָא as noun collective Judges 1:32. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Asherites Patronymic from 'Asher; an Asherite (collectively) or descendant of Asher -- Asherites. see HEBREW 'Asher Forms and Transliterations הָאָ֣שֵׁרִ֔י האשרי hā’āšêrî hā·’ā·šê·rî haAsheRiLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Judges 1:32 HEB: וַיֵּ֙שֶׁב֙ הָאָ֣שֵׁרִ֔י בְּקֶ֥רֶב הַֽכְּנַעֲנִ֖י NAS: So the Asherites lived among KJV: But the Asherites dwelt among INT: lived the Asherites among the Canaanites 1 Occurrence |
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