Strong's Concordance/Hebrew/H6239

Strong's H6239 · Hebrew

עֹשֶׁר

ʻôsher · /o'-sher/

Number
H6239
Language
Hebrew
Original word
עֹשֶׁר
Transliteration
ʻôsher
Pronunciation
o'-sher
KJV occurrences
36 verses

Definition

wealth

KJV: [idiom] far (richer), riches.

Root / derivation: from H6238 (עָשַׁר);

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered עֹשֶׁר across 36 verses.

riches36×
far1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

36 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Genesis1 verse
1 Samuel1 verse
1 Kings3 verses
1 Chronicles2 verses
2 Chronicles6 verses
2 Chronicles 1:11

And God said to Solomon, Because this was in thine heart, and thou hast not asked riches, wealth, or honour, nor the life of thine enemies, neither yet hast asked long life; but hast asked wisdom and knowledge for thyself, that thou mayest judge my people, over whom I have made thee king:

2 Chronicles 1:12

Wisdom and knowledge is granted unto thee; and I will give thee riches, and wealth, and honour, such as none of the kings have had that have been before thee, neither shall there any after thee have the like.

2 Chronicles 9:22

And king Solomon passed all the kings of the earth in riches and wisdom.

2 Chronicles 17:5

Therefore the LORD stablished the kingdom in his hand; and all Judah brought to Jehoshaphat presents; and he had riches and honour in abundance. brought: Heb. gave

2 Chronicles 18:1

Now Jehoshaphat had riches and honour in abundance, and joined affinity with Ahab.

2 Chronicles 32:27

And Hezekiah had exceeding much riches and honour: and he made himself treasuries for silver, and for gold, and for precious stones, and for spices, and for shields, and for all manner of pleasant jewels; pleasant: Heb. instruments of desire

Esther2 verses
Psalms3 verses
Proverbs9 verses
Proverbs 3:16

Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches and honour.

Proverbs 8:18

Riches and honour are with me; yea, durable riches and righteousness.

Proverbs 11:16

A gracious woman retaineth honour: and strong men retain riches.

Proverbs 11:28

He that trusteth in his riches shall fall: but the righteous shall flourish as a branch.

Proverbs 13:8

The ransom of a man's life are his riches: but the poor heareth not rebuke.

Proverbs 14:24

The crown of the wise is their riches: but the foolishness of fools is folly.

Proverbs 22:1

A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold. loving: or, favour is better than, etc

Proverbs 22:4

By humility and the fear of the LORD are riches, and honour, and life. By: or, The reward of humility, etc

Proverbs 30:8

Remove far from me vanity and lies: give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with food convenient for me: convenient: Heb. of my allowance

Ecclesiastes6 verses
Ecclesiastes 4:8

There is one alone, and there is not a second; yea, he hath neither child nor brother: yet is there no end of all his labour; neither is his eye satisfied with riches; neither saith he, For whom do I labour, and bereave my soul of good? This is also vanity, yea, it is a sore travail.

Ecclesiastes 5:13

There is a sore evil which I have seen under the sun, namely, riches kept for the owners thereof to their hurt.

Ecclesiastes 5:14

But those riches perish by evil travail: and he begetteth a son, and there is nothing in his hand.

Ecclesiastes 5:19

Every man also to whom God hath given riches and wealth, and hath given him power to eat thereof, and to take his portion, and to rejoice in his labour; this is the gift of God.

Ecclesiastes 6:2

A man to whom God hath given riches, wealth, and honour, so that he wanteth nothing for his soul of all that he desireth, yet God giveth him not power to eat thereof, but a stranger eateth it: this is vanity, and it is an evil disease.

Ecclesiastes 9:11

I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favour to men of skill; but time and chance happeneth to them all.

Jeremiah2 verses
Daniel1 verse

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Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's H6239 (ʻôsher) mean?

wealth

How many times does H6239 appear in the Bible?

Strong's H6239 (עֹשֶׁר) appears in 36 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “riches.”

How is ʻôsher translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's H6239 is rendered as “riches” (36×), “far” (1×).

Where does the Hebrew word עֹשֶׁר come from?

from H6238 (עָשַׁר);