Original Word: אָסִיר
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: aciyr
Pronunciation: ah-SEER
Phonetic Spelling: (aw-sere')
Definition: bound, a captive
Meaning: The term "bound" or "a captive," referring to someone who is physically restrained or imprisoned.

Word Origin: Derived from the root אָסַר (asar), meaning "to bind" or "to imprison."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G1201 (δεσμώτης, desmotes): A Greek term meaning "prisoner" or "captive," used in the New Testament to describe those who are bound or imprisoned.
• G5438 (φυλακή, phylake): This Greek word refers to a "prison" or "guard," and by extension, can denote the state of being imprisoned or the act of guarding prisoners.

These Greek terms parallel the Hebrew concept of captivity and imprisonment, reflecting similar themes of physical and spiritual bondage and the hope of liberation through divine intervention.

Usage: The word אָסִיר is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe individuals who are held captive or are prisoners. It often conveys the state of being bound or confined, either literally or metaphorically.

Context: • The term אָסִיר appears in various contexts throughout the Hebrew Scriptures, often highlighting the plight of those who are physically restrained or held against their will. It is used to describe prisoners of war, individuals held in captivity due to legal or political reasons, and sometimes metaphorically to describe those who are spiritually or emotionally bound.
• In the Berean Standard Bible, the term is used in passages such as Isaiah 42:7, which speaks of bringing out prisoners from the dungeon and those who sit in darkness from the prison house. This usage underscores the hope of liberation and redemption for those who are bound.
• The concept of captivity in the Hebrew Bible is not only a physical state but also a spiritual condition, where individuals or nations are seen as being in bondage due to sin or disobedience to God. The prophetic literature often speaks of a future release and restoration for captives, symbolizing God's deliverance and mercy.
• The term is also used in the context of the Babylonian exile, where the Israelites are described as captives in a foreign land, longing for freedom and return to their homeland.

Word Origin
from asar
Definition
a bondman, prisoner
NASB Translation
prisoner (2), prisoners (10).

אָסִיר noun masculine^{Genesis 39:20} bondman, prisoner (Arabic , Aramaic , MI אסר) — ׳א absolute Psalm 79:11; Psalm 102:21; plural אֲסִירִם Genesis 39:22 +, compare Judges 16:21,25 Kt; construct אֲסִירֵי Psalm 107:10 +, Genesis 39:20 Qr; אֲסִירָיו Psalm 69:34 +, etc.; — Prisoner Genesis 39:20,22 (J), elsewhere only poetic; Isaiah 14:17; as having rest in grave from task-master Job 3:18; especially as object of divine compassion Psalm 68:7 ("" יָתִיר), Psalm 69:34 ("" אֶבְיוֺן); ׳אֶנְקַת א Psalm 79:11; Psalm 102:21 (both "" בְּנֵי תְמוּתָה), Psalm 107:10 עֳנִי וּבַרְזֶל ׳א ("" ישְׁבֵי חשֶׁח וְצַלְמָ֑וֶת); compare אָ֑רֶץ ׳א Lamentations 3:34; specifically of liberated exiles of Israel Zechariah 9:11, called captives of hope הַתִּקְוָה ׳א Zechariah 9:12.

those which are bound, prisoner

From 'acar; bound, i.e. A captive -- (those which are) bound, prisoner.

see HEBREW 'acar

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