Strong's Lexicon osher: Happiness, blessedness, prosperity Original Word: אֹשֶׁר Word Origin: Derived from the root אָשַׁר (ashar), which means "to be straight" or "to be level," often implying a state of happiness or blessedness. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often associated with "osher" is μακαριότης (makariotēs), which also conveys the idea of blessedness or happiness, as seen in the Beatitudes (e.g., Matthew 5:3-12). Usage: The Hebrew word "osher" primarily denotes a state of happiness or blessedness, often associated with prosperity and well-being. It conveys a sense of contentment and joy that comes from living in alignment with God's will and experiencing His favor. In the Old Testament, "osher" is used to describe the blessed state of individuals who follow God's commandments and live righteously. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, happiness and prosperity were often seen as signs of God's blessing and favor. The concept of "osher" was closely tied to the covenant relationship between God and His people, where obedience to God's laws was believed to result in material and spiritual well-being. This understanding reflects the broader Ancient Near Eastern context, where divine favor was sought for a prosperous and harmonious life. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom ashar Definition happiness NASB Translation happy (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [א֫שֶׁר] noun [masculine] happiness, only suffix בְּאָשְׁרִי in my happiness Genesis 30:13 (J). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance happy From 'ashar; happiness -- happy. see HEBREW 'ashar Forms and Transliterations בְּאָשְׁרִ֕י באשרי bə’āšərî bə·’ā·šə·rî beasheRiLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 30:13 HEB: וַתֹּ֣אמֶר לֵאָ֔ה בְּאָשְׁרִ֕י כִּ֥י אִשְּׁר֖וּנִי NAS: said, Happy am I! For women KJV: said, Happy am I, for the daughters INT: said Leah Happy for happy 1 Occurrence |
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