Strong's Lexicon asephah: Gathering, assembly Original Word: אֲסֵפָה Word Origin: Derived from the root אָסַף (asaph), meaning "to gather" or "to collect." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G1577 (ἐκκλησία, ekklēsia) - Often translated as "church" or "assembly," referring to a gathering of believers. - G4864 (συναγωγή, synagōgē) - Translated as "synagogue" or "assembly," used for gatherings, especially in a Jewish context. Usage: The term "asephah" refers to a gathering or assembly of people. It is used in the context of convening a group for a specific purpose, often related to religious, communal, or judicial activities. The word emphasizes the act of bringing people together, highlighting the collective nature of the assembly. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, gatherings or assemblies were central to community life. They served various functions, including religious worship, legal proceedings, and communal decision-making. The concept of gathering was deeply rooted in the covenant community, where the people of Israel would come together to renew their commitment to God, hear His laws, and celebrate His festivals. Assemblies were often held at significant locations such as the tabernacle or later the temple in Jerusalem. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom asaph Definition a collecting, gathering NASB Translation together (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs אֲסֵפָה noun feminine verbal. a collecting, gathering; אַסִּיר ׳אֻסְּפוּ א Isaiah 24:22 they are collected, as a collecting captives unto a pit (dungeon); or they are gathered with a gathering (as) captives, compare Isaiah 22:18; but perhaps read אֹסֶף הָאַסִּיר (construct); see Weir Che. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance together From 'acaph; a collection of people (only adverbial) -- X together. see HEBREW 'acaph Forms and Transliterations אֲסֵפָ֤ה אספה ’ă·sê·p̄āh ’ăsêp̄āh aseFahLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Isaiah 24:22 HEB: וְאֻסְּפ֨וּ אֲסֵפָ֤ה אַסִּיר֙ עַל־ NAS: They will be gathered together [Like] prisoners KJV: [as] prisoners are gathered in the pit, INT: will be gathered together prisoners in 1 Occurrence |
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