אָשַׁר
a.shar
“to bless”
Definition
to be straight (used in the widest sense, especially to be level, right, happy); figuratively, to go forward, be honest, proper
or אָשֵׁר; a primitive root;
- to go straight, walk, go on, advance, make progress 1a)(Qal) to go straight on, make progress 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to go straight on, advance 1b2) to lead on (causative) 1b3) to set right, righten 1b4) to pronounce happy, call blessed 1c) (Pual) 1c1) to be advanced, be led on 1c2) to be made happy, be blessed
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Grammar & Morphology
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Occurrences
אָשַׁר appears 13 times in the Old Testament.
Distribution by Book
Key Passages
Leah said, “How happy I am! For the women call me happy.” So she named him Asher.
Youths oppress My people,and women rule over them.O My people, your guides mislead you;they turn you from your paths.
“Then all the nations will call you blessed, for you will be a land of delight,” says the LORD of Hosts.
Listen, my son, and be wise,and guide your heart on the right course.
Her children rise up and call her blessed;her husband praises her as well:
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