Strong's H6244 · Hebrew
עָשֵׁשׁ
ʻâshêsh · /aw-shaysh'/
Definition
probably to shrink, i.e. fail
KJV: be consumed.
Root / derivation: a primitive root;
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered עָשֵׁשׁ across 3 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
3 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Psalms3 verses
Mine eye is consumed because of grief; it waxeth old because of all mine enemies.
Psalms 31:9Have mercy upon me, O LORD, for I am in trouble: mine eye is consumed with grief, yea, my soul and my belly.
Psalms 31:10For my life is spent with grief, and my years with sighing: my strength faileth because of mine iniquity, and my bones are consumed.
Topics that use this word
Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H6244 (ʻâshêsh) mean?
probably to shrink, i.e. fail
How many times does H6244 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H6244 (עָשֵׁשׁ) appears in 3 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “consumed.”
How is ʻâshêsh translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H6244 is rendered as “consumed” (3×).
Where does the Hebrew word עָשֵׁשׁ come from?
a primitive root;