◄ 839. ashur or ashurim ►
Lexicon ashur or ashurim: Asshur, Asshurim Original Word: אֲשֻׁר Part of Speech: Noun Feminine Transliteration: ashur Pronunciation: ah-SHOOR or ah-SHOOR-eem Phonetic Spelling: (ash-oor') Definition: Asshur, Asshurim Meaning: the cedar tree, some other light elastic wood Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Ashurite Contracted for t'ashshuwr; the cedar tree or some other light elastic wood -- Ashurite. see HEBREW t'ashshuwr NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from ashar Definition perhaps boxwood (a kind of wood) NASB Translation boxwood (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs תְּאַשּׁוּר noun feminine box-tree (on form compare Sta§ 267) Isaiah 41:19; Isaiah 60:13; Ezekiel 27:6 (compare above) a small evergreen tree about 20 feet high, growing on Lebanon, Bo TristrNat. Hist. Bib 339, so ᵑ9 ᵑ7 RV. (Others sherbîn, a species of cedar distinguished by the smallness of its cones and the upward direction of its branches, compare Thes Rob-Ges.) Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to be straight. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for אֲשֻׁר in the Strong's Concordance, as the term specifically refers to a type of wood native to the region described in the Hebrew Bible. However, the concept of cedar or similar woods may be indirectly referenced in Greek texts that discuss construction or materials, but these would not have a direct Strong's Greek number corresponding to אֲשֻׁר. Usage: The word אֲשֻׁר is used in the context of describing materials, particularly wood, that are valued for their straightness and elasticity. It is often associated with construction and craftsmanship in the biblical text. Context: אֲשֻׁר (ashur) appears in the Hebrew Bible as a term for a type of wood, likely the cedar tree, known for its straightness and elasticity. This wood was highly prized in ancient times for its durability and workability, making it a preferred material for building and crafting. The cedar tree, in particular, was renowned for its majestic height and aromatic wood, often used in the construction of temples, palaces, and ships. The use of אֲשֻׁר in the biblical text underscores the importance of quality materials in sacred and royal architecture, symbolizing strength and longevity. The cedar's association with Lebanon further highlights its significance, as the cedars of Lebanon were famous throughout the ancient Near East. Forms and Transliterations אֲשֻׁרִ֔ים אשרים ’ă·šu·rîm ’ăšurîm ashuRim Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Ezekiel 27:6 HEB: שֵׁן֙ בַּת־ אֲשֻׁרִ֔ים מֵאִיֵּ֖י [כִּתִּיִּם NAS: your deck of boxwood from the coastlands KJV: the company of the Ashurites have made INT: ivory the company of boxwood the coastlands Chittim 1 Occurrence Strong's Hebrew 839 1 Occurrence ’ă·šu·rîm — 1 Occ.