Strong's Lexicon ashath: To be smooth, to shine, to be sleek Original Word: עָשַׁת Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "ashath," concepts of smoothness or shining can be found in Greek words such as "λεῖος" (leios - smooth) or "λαμπρός" (lampros - bright, shining). Usage: The Hebrew verb "ashath" primarily conveys the idea of being smooth or sleek, often in the context of physical appearance or texture. It can also imply a sense of shining or being polished. This term is used metaphorically to describe the appearance or condition of objects, and occasionally, it can be applied to describe the demeanor or behavior of individuals, suggesting a sense of refinement or sophistication. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, physical appearance and the condition of objects were often seen as reflections of inner qualities or states. The concept of smoothness or sleekness could be associated with beauty, purity, or even deceit, depending on the context. In a historical context, items that were polished or shone were often considered valuable or of high status, reflecting the importance of appearance in social and religious settings. Brown-Driver-Briggs I. [עָשַׁת] verb smooth or shiny (?), si vera lectio (compare עֶשֶׁת); — only Qal Perfect3plural שָֽׁמְנוּ עָֽשְׁתוּ Jeremiah 5:28 (figurative) they have grown fat, they are smooth (or shine, from fat); doubtful word, Thes conjecture עָֽשְׁרוּ have grown rich (compare ᵐ5 ᵑ6 ᵑ7), so Gie (but וַיַּעֲשִׁירוּ precedes, Jeremiah 5:27). II. [עָשַׁת] verb Hithpa`el think (Aramaism: Biblical Aramaic Participleעֲשִׁית, ᵑ7 אִתְעַשַּׁת); — Hithpa`el Imperfect3masculine singular לָנוּ ׳יִתְעַשֵּׁת א Jonah 1:6 perhaps God will give a thought to us (compare חשׁב Psalm 40:18). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance shine, think A primitive root; probably to be sleek, i.e. Glossy; hence (through the idea of polishing) to excogitate (as if forming in the mind) -- shine, think. Forms and Transliterations יִתְעַשֵּׁ֧ת יתעשת עָשְׁת֗וּ עשתו ‘ā·šə·ṯū ‘āšəṯū asheTu yiṯ‘aššêṯ yiṯ·‘aš·šêṯ yitashShetLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Jeremiah 5:28 HEB: שָׁמְנ֣וּ עָשְׁת֗וּ גַּ֚ם עָֽבְר֣וּ NAS: They are fat, they are sleek, They also KJV: They are waxen fat, they shine: yea, they overpass INT: are fat are sleek also excel Jonah 1:6 2 Occurrences |
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