Lexical Definition
Ἀσήρ Asḗr (as-ayr') Asher N:N-M-P
of Hebrew origin (אָשֵׁר)
Aser.
- Aser (i.e. Asher), an Israelite tribe
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Ἀσὴρ | of Asher | Rev.7.6 |
| Ἀσήρ | of Asher | Luke.2.36 |
| Ασήρ | Asher | LXX.Gen.30.13 • LXX.Gen.35.26 • LXX.Gen.49.20 • LXX.Exod.1.4 • LXX.Deut.27.13 • LXX.Deut.33.24 • LXX.Josh.17.7 • LXX.Josh.17.10 • LXX.Josh.17.11 • LXX.Josh.19.34 • LXX.Judg.1.31 • LXX.Judg.5.17 • LXX.Judg.6.35 • LXX.Judg.7.23 • LXX.1Kgs.4.16 • LXX.1Chr.2.2 • LXX.1Chr.12.36 • LXX.2Chr.30.11 • LXX.Ezek.48.2 |
| Asher dwelt | LXX.Judg.1.32 | |
| Assir | LXX.1Chr.6.22 | |
| of Asher | LXX.Gen.46.17 • LXX.Num.1.13 • LXX.Num.1.40 • LXX.Num.1.41 • LXX.Num.2.27 • LXX.Num.2.27 • LXX.Num.7.72 • LXX.Num.10.26 • LXX.Num.13.13 • LXX.Num.26.44 • LXX.Num.26.46 • LXX.Num.26.47 • LXX.Num.34.27 • LXX.Josh.19.24 • LXX.Josh.19.31 • LXX.Josh.21.6 • LXX.Josh.21.30 • LXX.1Chr.6.62 • LXX.1Chr.6.74 • LXX.1Chr.7.30 • LXX.1Chr.7.40 • LXX.Ezek.48.3 • LXX.Ezek.48.34 | |
| to Asher | LXX.Deut.33.24 |
Abbott-Smith
Ἀσήρ, ὁ, indecl. (Heb. אָשֵׁר),
Asher: Lk 2:36, Re 7:6.†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Luke | 2:36 |
| Revelation | 7:6 |
Profile
Male • Son of Israel • Son of Jacob and Zilpah, founder of the tribe of Asher
Jacob's son living at the time of the Patriarchs
Asher was the eighth son of Jacob, born to Zilpah, Leah's maidservant, and became the founder of the tribe of Asher (Gen 30:13; 35:26; 46:17; 49:20; Exo 1:4; Num 1:13, 40-41; 2:27; 7:72; 10:26; 13:13; 26:44-47; 34:27; Deu 27:13; 33:24; Jos 17:7, 10-11; 19:24, 31, 34; 21:6, 30; Jdg 1:31; 5:17; 6:35; 7:23; 2 Sam 2:9; 1 Ki 4:16; 1 Chr 2:2; 6:62, 74; 7:30, 40; 12:36; 2 Chr 30:11; Ezk 48:2-3, 34; Luke 2:36; Rev 7:6).
- Jacob's son who founded the tribe of Asher living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.30.13;
- referred to as Asher אָשֵׁר, or Asherite or "pine" (KJV= Asherite, NIV= "cypress wood") אָשֵׁרִי, or Ashurite אֲשׁוּרִי, or Asher Ἀσήρ;
- son of Israel יִשְׂרָאֵל and Zilpah זִלְפָּה;
- a brother of Gad גָּד;
- half-brother of: Reuben רְאוּבֵן, Simeon שִׁמְעוֹן, Levi לֵוִי, Judah יְהוּדָה, Dan דָּן, Naphtali נַפְתָּלִי, Issachar יִשָּׂשכָר, Zebulun זְבוּלוּן, Dinah דִּינָה, Joseph יוֹסֵף and Benjamin בִּנְיָמִין;
- father of Imnah יִמְנָה, Ishvah יִשְׁוָה, Ishvi יִשְׁוִי, Beriah בְּרִיעָה and Serah שֶׂרַח.
Asher was the eighth son of Israel (or 'Jacob') and the second son of Zilpah, Leah's maidservant. He was born in Paddan-aram and was one of the twelve tribes of Israel. Asher's descendants formed the tribe of Asher, which was allocated territory in the northern part of Canaan, along the Mediterranean coast. The tribe of Asher was known for its fertile land and abundance of olive oil. In the blessings of Jacob and Moses, Asher was described as being blessed with rich food and providing royal delicacies. During the period of the judges, Asher was criticized for not joining the fight against Sisera. The tribe of Asher was among those taken into Assyrian captivity. In the New Testament, Anna, a prophetess, is mentioned as being from the tribe of Asher. In the book of Revelation, 12,000 from the tribe of Asher are sealed as servants of God.
All entries for Asher or Ashurite: אָשֵׁר ☩ אָשֵׁרִי ☩ Ἀσήρ ☩ אֲשׁוּרִי
Related Profiles:
- Israel (father)
- Zilpah (mother)
- Reuben (sibling)
- Simeon (sibling)
- Levi (sibling)
- Judah (sibling)
- Dan (sibling)
- Naphtali (sibling)
- Gad (sibling)
- Issachar (sibling)
- Zebulun (sibling)
- Dinah (sibling)
- Joseph (sibling)
- Benjamin (sibling)
- Imnah (child)
- Ishvah (child)
- Ishvi (child)
- Beriah (child)
- Serah (child)