827. ashpah

Lexicon

ashpah: Quiver

Original Word: אַשְׁפָּה
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: ashpah
Pronunciation: ash-PAW
Phonetic Spelling: (ash-paw')
Definition: Quiver
Meaning: a quiver, arrow-case

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

quiver

Perhaps (feminine) from the same as 'ashshaph (in the sense of covering); a quiver or arrow-case -- quiver.

see HEBREW 'ashshaph

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
of uncertain derivation
Definition
a quiver (for arrows)
NASB Translation
quiver (6).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

אַשְׁמָּה noun feminine quiver for arrows (Assyrian išpatu Dl^{K 29}) ׳א literal as part of warlike equipment Job 39:23; Isaiah 22:6; figurative in simile of sons of one's youth as arrows (weapons which the father may wield) Psalm 127:5 אַשְׁרֵי הַגֶּבֶר אֲשֶׁר מִלֵּא אֶתאַֿשְׁמָּתוֺ מֵהֶם the happiness of the man that hath filled his quiver with them ! of Yahweh's quiver, in metaphor of prophet as arrow of ׳י Isaiah 49:2 וַיְשִׂימֵנִי לְחַץ בָּרוּר בְּאַשְׁמָּתוֺ הִסְתִּירָ֑נִי and he made me into a polished arrow, in his quiver he hid me; also of quiver in which ׳י has his arrows of chastisement, בְּנֵי אַשְׁמָּתוֺ, i.e. his arrows Lamentations 3:13 ("" חֵץ Lamentations 3:12).

אַשְׁמּה quiver, see under the word

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to strew or to heap up.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G1939 (ἐπιθυμία, epithymia): While not directly related to the concept of a quiver, this Greek term refers to desire or longing, which can metaphorically relate to the readiness or eagerness symbolized by a quiver full of arrows.
• G5115 (τοξεύω, toxeuō): This Greek term means to shoot with a bow, directly relating to the use of a quiver in archery. It underscores the functional aspect of a quiver as essential equipment for an archer.

The concept of a quiver in the biblical context serves as a powerful symbol of preparedness, potential, and the capacity for action, both in physical and metaphorical terms.

Usage: The term אַשְׁפָּה is used in the Hebrew Bible to refer to a container or case used for holding arrows. It is typically associated with warriors and archery, symbolizing readiness for battle or defense.

Context: • The word אַשְׁפָּה appears in several Old Testament passages, illustrating its role in the context of warfare and military preparedness. It is often mentioned in descriptions of warriors or in metaphorical language to convey the idea of being equipped or prepared.
• In 1 Samuel 17:40, David takes his staff, chooses five smooth stones from the brook, and puts them in the shepherd's bag, which is described as a type of quiver. This highlights the practical use of a quiver in carrying projectiles, though in this case, stones instead of arrows.
• Nehemiah 4:13 mentions the placement of people by their families with swords, spears, and bows, implying the presence of quivers as part of their armament.
• Job 39:23 uses the imagery of a quiver rattling against a warrior's side, emphasizing the readiness and potential for action.
• The quiver is also used metaphorically in Lamentations 3:13, where it describes the arrows of God's judgment, indicating the quiver's symbolic role in divine retribution.

Forms and Transliterations

אַשְׁפָּ֑ה אַשְׁפָּ֔ה אַשְׁפָּת֖וֹ אַשְׁפָּת֗וֹ אַשְׁפָּתֽוֹ׃ אשפה אשפתו אשפתו׃ בְּאַשְׁפָּת֖וֹ באשפתו ’aš·pā·ṯōw ’aš·pāh ’ašpāh ’ašpāṯōw ashPah ashpaTo bə’ašpāṯōw bə·’aš·pā·ṯōw beashpaTo

Englishman's Concordance

Job 39:23
HEB: עָ֭לָיו תִּרְנֶ֣ה אַשְׁפָּ֑ה לַ֖הַב חֲנִ֣ית
NAS: The quiver rattles against
KJV: The quiver rattleth
INT: against rattles the quiver the flashing spear

Psalm 127:5
HEB: מִלֵּ֥א אֶת־ אַשְׁפָּת֗וֹ מֵ֫הֶ֥ם לֹֽא־
NAS: whose quiver is full
KJV: [is] the man that hath his quiver full
INT: whose is full quiver like not

Isaiah 22:6
HEB: וְעֵילָם֙ נָשָׂ֣א אַשְׁפָּ֔ה בְּרֶ֥כֶב אָדָ֖ם
NAS: took up the quiver With the chariots,
KJV: bare the quiver with chariots
INT: Elam took the quiver the chariots infantry

Isaiah 49:2
HEB: לְחֵ֣ץ בָּר֔וּר בְּאַשְׁפָּת֖וֹ הִסְתִּירָֽנִי׃
NAS: arrow, He has hidden Me in His quiver.
KJV: shaft; in his quiver hath he hid
INT: arrow A select his quiver has hidden

Jeremiah 5:16
HEB: אַשְׁפָּת֖וֹ כְּקֶ֣בֶר פָּת֑וּחַ
NAS: Their quiver is like an open grave,
KJV: Their quiver [is] as an open
INT: their quiver grave an open

Lamentations 3:13
HEB: בְּכִלְיוֹתָ֔י בְּנֵ֖י אַשְׁפָּתֽוֹ׃
NAS: He made the arrows of His quiver To enter
KJV: He hath caused the arrows of his quiver to enter
INT: my inward the arrows of his quiver

6 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 827
6 Occurrences

’aš·pāh — 2 Occ.
’aš·pā·ṯōw — 3 Occ.
bə·’aš·pā·ṯōw — 1 Occ.