◄ 800. eshshah ►
Strong's Lexicon eshshah: Woman, wife Original Word: אֵשָּׁה Part of Speech: Noun Feminine Transliteration: eshshah Pronunciation: eh-shaw' Phonetic Spelling: (esh-shaw') Definition: Woman, wife Meaning: fire Word Origin: Derived from אִישׁ (ish, meaning "man"), indicating a relational aspect. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G1135 γυνή (gynē) – woman, wife - G1134 γαμετή (gametē) – married woman, wife Usage: The Hebrew word "eshshah" is primarily used to denote a woman or a wife. It is a term that signifies the female counterpart in the human relationship, often used in the context of marriage. The word emphasizes the role and identity of a woman in relation to a man, highlighting the complementary nature of the genders as designed by God. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, the role of a woman was closely tied to her family and household. Women were often seen as caretakers and nurturers, responsible for managing the home and raising children. The concept of "eshshah" reflects the societal norms and expectations of women in biblical times, where marriage was a central institution. The Hebrew Scriptures often portray women as integral to God's plan, with roles that extend beyond the domestic sphere, as seen in the stories of figures like Deborah, Ruth, and Esther. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin fem. of esh Definition a fire NASB Translation fire (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [אֶשָּׁה] noun feminine id. Jeremiah 6:29 Kt (מ)אשׁתם i.e. from their fire, but Qr מֵאֵשׁ תַּם, see below אֵשׁ. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance fire Feminine of 'esh; fire -- fire. see HEBREW 'esh Forms and Transliterations תַּ֣ם תם tam Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Jeremiah 6:29 HEB: (מֵאֵ֖שׁ ק) (תַּ֣ם ק) עֹפָ֑רֶת NAS: is consumed by the fire; In vain INT: blow the bellows fire the lead vain 1 Occurrence Strong's Hebrew 800 1 Occurrence tam — 1 Occ.