Lexicon Asaph: Asaph Original Word: אָסָף Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Asaph From 'acaph; collector; Asaph, the name of three Israelites, and of the family of the first -- Asaph. see HEBREW 'acaph NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom asaph Definition "gatherer," the name of several Isr. NASB Translation Asaph (34). Brown-Driver-Briggs אָסָף proper name, masculine (gatherer, compare Phoenician proper name, feminine אספת) 1 father of יוֺאָח the recorder 2 Kings 18:18,37 = Isaiah 36:3,22. 2 one of David's chief musicians, a Levite, son of Berechiah 1 Chronicles 6:24 (twice in verse) ("" הֵימָן v.1 Chronicles 6:18, אֵיתָן v.1 Chronicles 6:29 see these names); 1 Chronicles 15:17 ("" Heman & Ethan, all called) הַמְּשֹׁרֲרִים 1 Chronicles 15:19; see also 1 Chronicles 16:5 (twice in verse); 1 Chronicles 16:7 compare 1 Chronicles 16:37 ("" Heman & Jeduthun 1 Chronicles 16:41; 1 Chronicles 16:42); 1 Chronicles 25:9, named with Heman & Jeduthun also 1 Chronicles 25:6; 2Chronicles 5:12; 35:15; Psalm 50:1; Psalm 73:1-83:18 are ascribed to Asaph; compare also בִּימֵי דָוִיד וְאָסָף Nehemiah 12:46; he is called also הַחֹזֶה2Chronicles 29:30, compare אָסָף הַנִּבָּא עַליְֿדֵיהַמֶּלֶךְ 1 Chronicles 25:2; repeated mention is made also of sons of Asaph בְּנֵיאָֿסָף, sons, descendants, and pupils, or those who sang and played after his manner 1 Chronicles 25:1 ("" Heman & Jeduthun) 1 Chronicles 25:2; 1 Chronicles 25:2; called הַמְּשֹׁרֲרִים2Chronicles 35:15; Ezra 2:41; Nehemiah 7:44; Nehemiah 11:22, compare Ezra 3:10; performing service of purification, Hezekiah's time 2Chronicles 29:13; one of them prophesying 2 Chronicles 20:14; — 1 Chronicles 26:1 for בְּנֵי אָסָף read בְּנֵי אֶבְיָסָף, compare 1 Chronicles 9:19; on זִכְרִי 1 Chronicles 9:15, זַבְדִּי Nehemiah 11:17, זַכּוּרNehemiah 12:35, called בֶּןאָֿסָף, see these names. 3 keeper of king's park Nehemiah 2:8. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root אָסַף (asaph), meaning "to gather" or "to collect."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Greek equivalents for the proper noun Asaph in the Strong's Greek concordance, as it is a Hebrew name specific to the Old Testament context. However, the role and function of Asaph as a musician and seer can be conceptually linked to Greek terms related to music and prophecy, though these are not direct translations or equivalents. Usage: Asaph is primarily used as a name for individuals in the Old Testament. It is most notably associated with a prominent Levite musician and seer during the reigns of King David and King Solomon. Context: Asaph is a significant figure in the Old Testament, particularly in the context of Israel's worship and music. He was one of the chief musicians appointed by King David to oversee the music in the tabernacle (1 Chronicles 6:39). Asaph, along with his descendants, played a crucial role in the musical worship of Israel, and several Psalms are attributed to him or his family, known as the "sons of Asaph" (e.g., Psalms 50, 73-83). These Psalms often reflect themes of worship, divine justice, and the struggles of the righteous. Forms and Transliterations אָסָ֑ף אָסָ֔ף אָסָ֖ף אָסָ֗ף אָסָ֜ף אָסָ֥ף אָסָ֧ף אָסָֽף׃ אָסָף֙ אָסָף֩ אסף אסף׃ וְאָסָ֖ף וְאָסָ֞ף וְאָסָ֣ף ואסף לְאָ֫סָ֥ף לְאָסָ֖ף לְאָסָ֡ף לְאָסָ֣ף לְאָסָ֥ף לְאָסָֽף׃ לאסף לאסף׃ ’ā·sāp̄ ’āsāp̄ aSaf lə’āsāp̄ lə·’ā·sāp̄ leaSaf veaSaf wə’āsāp̄ wə·’ā·sāp̄Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Kings 18:18 HEB: וְיוֹאָ֥ח בֶּן־ אָסָ֖ף הַמַּזְכִּֽיר׃ NAS: the son of Asaph the recorder, KJV: the son of Asaph the recorder. INT: and Joah the son of Asaph the recorder 2 Kings 18:37 1 Chronicles 6:39 1 Chronicles 6:39 1 Chronicles 9:15 1 Chronicles 15:17 1 Chronicles 15:19 1 Chronicles 16:5 1 Chronicles 16:5 1 Chronicles 16:7 1 Chronicles 16:37 1 Chronicles 25:1 1 Chronicles 25:2 1 Chronicles 25:2 1 Chronicles 25:2 1 Chronicles 25:6 1 Chronicles 25:9 1 Chronicles 26:1 2 Chronicles 5:12 2 Chronicles 20:14 2 Chronicles 29:13 2 Chronicles 29:30 2 Chronicles 35:15 2 Chronicles 35:15 Ezra 2:41 46 Occurrences |
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