Strong's H6253 · Hebrew
עַשְׁתֹּרֶת
ʻAshtôreth · /ash-to'reth/
Definition
Ashtoreth, the Phoenician goddess of love (and increase)
KJV: Ashtoreth.
Root / derivation: probably for H6251 (עַשְׁתְּרָה);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered עַשְׁתֹּרֶת across 3 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
3 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
1 Kings2 verses
For Solomon went after Ashtoreth the goddess of the Zidonians, and after Milcom the abomination of the Ammonites.
1 Kings 11:33Because that they have forsaken me, and have worshipped Ashtoreth the goddess of the Zidonians, Chemosh the god of the Moabites, and Milcom the god of the children of Ammon, and have not walked in my ways, to do that which is right in mine eyes, and to keep my statutes and my judgments, as did David his father.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H6253 (ʻAshtôreth) mean?
Ashtoreth, the Phoenician goddess of love (and increase)
How many times does H6253 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H6253 (עַשְׁתֹּרֶת) appears in 3 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “Ashtoreth.”
How is ʻAshtôreth translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H6253 is rendered as “Ashtoreth” (3×).
Where does the Hebrew word עַשְׁתֹּרֶת come from?
probably for H6251 (עַשְׁתְּרָה);