Strong's Lexicon esheth: Wife, Woman Original Word: עֶשֶׁת Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root אִשָּׁה (ishah), meaning "woman" or "wife." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G1135 γυνή (gynē): Often used in the New Testament to refer to a woman or wife, similar to the Hebrew "esheth." Usage: The term "esheth" is used in the Hebrew Bible to denote a woman in the context of marriage, specifically referring to a wife. It is often used to describe the marital relationship and the role of a woman as a partner and companion to her husband. The word emphasizes the covenantal and relational aspect of marriage in the biblical context. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite society, marriage was a foundational institution, and the role of a wife was integral to the family unit. The concept of "esheth" reflects the cultural norms and expectations of women in biblical times, where they were primarily seen as homemakers and bearers of children. The biblical portrayal of a wife often includes themes of loyalty, support, and partnership, as seen in Proverbs 31, which describes the "esheth chayil" or "virtuous woman." NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom ashath Definition plate NASB Translation carved (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs עֶ֫שֶׁת noun [masculine] plate (as smooth, shiny ? Late Hebrew id., lump or bar of metal); — construct שֵׁן ׳ע Songs 5:14 a plate of ivory (Löw in BuhlLex Bu). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance bright From ashath; a fabric -- bright. see HEBREW ashath Forms and Transliterations עֶ֣שֶׁת עשת ‘e·šeṯ ‘ešeṯ EshetLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Songs 5:14 HEB: בַּתַּרְשִׁ֑ישׁ מֵעָיו֙ עֶ֣שֶׁת שֵׁ֔ן מְעֻלֶּ֖פֶת NAS: His abdomen is carved ivory KJV: his belly [is as] bright ivory INT: beryl his abdomen is carved ivory Inlaid |
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