Strong's Lexicon asar: To be rich, to enrich, to gain riches Original Word: עָשַׂר Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G4147 (πλουτέω, plouteo) - to be rich, to become wealthy - G4148 (πλοῦτος, ploutos) - wealth, riches Usage: The Hebrew verb "asar" primarily means "to be rich" or "to become wealthy." It is used in the context of material wealth and prosperity, often indicating an increase in possessions or financial status. The term can also imply the act of enriching someone else, either through direct action or as a result of divine blessing. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, wealth was often seen as a sign of God's blessing and favor. The accumulation of riches was associated with wisdom, diligence, and divine providence. However, the Hebrew Scriptures also caution against the dangers of wealth, emphasizing the importance of using riches responsibly and maintaining a heart devoted to God. Wealth was not only a personal asset but also a means to support the community and fulfill religious obligations, such as tithing and offerings. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origindenominative verb from eser Definition to take the tenth of, tithe NASB Translation paying (1), receive the tithes (1), receive tithes (1), surely give (1), surely give a tenth (1), surely tithe (1), take a tenth (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs [עָשַׂר] verb denominative take the tenth of, tithe; — Qal Imperfect3masculine singular יַעְשׂר 1 Samuel 8:15,17 (with accusative of thing tithed). Pi`el Imperfect + Infinitive absolute give a tenth of, with accusative of thing: 2 masculine singular עַשֵּׂר תְּעַשֵּׂר Deuteronomy 14:22; 1singular עַשֵּׂר אֲעַשְּׂרֶנּוּ לָ֑ח Genesis 28:22 (P); Participle taking the tenth, הַמְעַשְּׂרִים Nehemiah 10:38. Hiph`il (so usually explained) Infinitive לַעְשֵׂר Deuteronomy 26:12 with accusative of congnate meaning with verb i.e. taking, reckoning, tithe, but Infinitive construct with ֵ֯ improbable, < read לְעַשֵּׂר Pi`el; בַּעְשֵׂר Nehemiah 10:39 absolute, i.e. receiving tithes, but read probably בַּעְשׂר Qal (on anomalous points, see Ges§ 53k DrDeuteronomy 26:12). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance give the tenth, have, take tithing truly A primitive root (ident. With ashar); to accumulate; but used only as denominative from eser; to tithe, i.e. To take or give a tenth -- X surely, give (take) the tenth, (have, take) tithe(-ing, -s), X truly. see HEBREW ashar see HEBREW eser Forms and Transliterations אֲעַשְּׂרֶ֥נּוּ אעשרנו בַּעְשֵׂ֣ר בעשר הַֽמְעַשְּׂרִ֔ים המעשרים יַעְשֹׂ֑ר יעשר לַ֠עְשֵׂר לעשר עַשֵּׂ֖ר עַשֵּׂ֣ר עשר תְּעַשֵּׂ֔ר תעשר ‘aś·śêr ‘aśśêr ’ă‘aśśərennū ’ă·‘aś·śə·ren·nū aasseRennu asSer ba‘·śêr ba‘śêr baSer ham‘aśśərîm ham·‘aś·śə·rîm hamasseRim la‘·śêr la‘śêr Laser tə‘aśśêr tə·‘aś·śêr teasSer ya‘·śōr ya‘śōr yaSorLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 28:22 HEB: תִּתֶּן־ לִ֔י עַשֵּׂ֖ר אֲעַשְּׂרֶ֥נּוּ לָֽךְ׃ NAS: that You give me I will surely give a tenth KJV: and of all that thou shalt give me I will surely give the tenth INT: which you give will surely give Genesis 28:22 Deuteronomy 14:22 Deuteronomy 14:22 Deuteronomy 26:12 1 Samuel 8:15 1 Samuel 8:17 Nehemiah 10:37 Nehemiah 10:38 9 Occurrences |
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