760. Asaph

Lexicon

Asaph: Asaph

Original Word: Ἀσάφ
Part of Speech: Proper Noun, Indeclinable
Transliteration: Asaph
Pronunciation: ah-SAHF
Phonetic Spelling: (as-ah')
Definition: Asaph
Meaning: Asa, son of Abijah and father of Jehoshaphat, king of Judah about 900 B.C. for 41 years.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Asa.

Of Hebrew origin ('Aca'); Asa, an Israelite -- Asa.

see HEBREW 'Aca'

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
of Hebrew origin, cf. Asaph and Asa
Definition
Asa, a king of Judah
NASB Translation
Asa (2).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 760: Ασα

Ασα (Chaldean אֲסָא, to cure), Asa, king of Judah, son of king Abijah (1 Kings 15:8ff): Matthew 1:7f. (L T Tr WH read Ἀσάφ which see.)

STRONGS NT 760a: ἀσαίνωἀσαίνω: in 1 Thessalonians 3:3, Kuenen and Cobet (in their N. T. ad fidem manuscript Vat., Lugd. 1860 (pref., p. xc.)), following Lachmann (who followed Valckenaer in following J. J. Reiske (Animad. ad Polybius, p. 68); see Valck. Opuscc. ii. 246-249) in his larger edit., conjectured and received into their text μηδέν ἀσαίνεσθαι, which they think to be equivalent to ά᾿χθεσθαι, χαλεπως φέρειν. But there is no necessity for changing the Rec. (see σαίνω, 2 b. β.), nor can it be shown that ἀσαίνω is used by Greek writings for ἀσάω.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew אָסָף (Asaph)

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: H623 אָסָף (Asaph)

Usage: The name Asaph appears in the New Testament in the genealogy of Jesus Christ, specifically in the Gospel of Matthew.

Context: Asaph is a significant biblical figure whose name appears in the genealogy of Jesus Christ as recorded in the Gospel of Matthew. In Matthew 1:7-8 (BSB), Asaph is listed as an ancestor of Jesus, highlighting the continuity of the Davidic line through which the Messiah was prophesied to come. The mention of Asaph in this genealogy underscores the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies concerning the lineage of the Messiah.

In the Old Testament, Asaph is a prominent figure known for his role as a chief musician during the reigns of King David and King Solomon. He was one of the leaders of the Levitical choir and is credited with authoring several Psalms (Psalms 50, 73-83). Asaph's contributions to the worship and musical traditions of Israel were significant, and his legacy continued through his descendants, who served as temple musicians.

The inclusion of Asaph in the genealogy of Jesus serves as a reminder of the rich heritage of worship and devotion that characterized the lineage of the Messiah. It also reflects the importance of music and praise in the spiritual life of Israel, a tradition that finds its ultimate fulfillment in the person and work of Jesus Christ.

Forms and Transliterations

Ασαφ Ἀσάφ Ἀσὰφ Asaph Asáph Asàph

Englishman's Concordance

Matthew 1:7 N
GRK: ἐγέννησεν τὸν Ἀσάφ
NAS: and Abijah the father of Asa.
KJV: Abia begat Asa;
INT: was father of Asa

Matthew 1:8 N
GRK: Ἀσὰφ δὲ ἐγέννησεν
NAS: Asa was the father of Jehoshaphat,
KJV: And Asa begat Josaphat;
INT: Asa moreover was father of

Strong's Greek 760
2 Occurrences

Ἀσάφ — 2 Occ.