/Hebrew/H833

Strong's H833 · Hebrew

אָשַׁר

ʼâshar · /aw-shar'/

Number

H833

Language

Hebrew

Original word

אָשַׁר

Transliteration

ʼâshar

Pronunciation

aw-shar'

KJV occurrences

15 verses

Definition

to be straight (used in the widest sense, especially to be level, right, happy); figuratively, to go forward, be honest, proper

KJV: (call, be) bless(-ed, happy), go, guide, lead, relieve.

Root / derivation: or אָשֵׁר; a primitive root;

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered אָשַׁר across 15 verses.

blessed7×

go2×

happy2×

call1×

guide1×

lead1×

leaders1×

led1×

relieve1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

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

Genesis1 verse

Genesis 30:13

And Leah said, Happy am I, for the daughters will call me blessed: and she called his name Asher. Happy: Heb. In my happiness Asher: that is, Happy

Job1 verse

Job 29:11

When the ear heard me, then it blessed me; and when the eye saw me, it gave witness to me:

Psalms2 verses

Psalms 41:2

The LORD will preserve him, and keep him alive; and he shall be blessed upon the earth: and thou wilt not deliver him unto the will of his enemies. thou: or, do not thou deliver

Psalms 72:17

His name shall endure for ever: his name shall be continued as long as the sun: and men shall be blessed in him: all nations shall call him blessed. endure: Heb. be his name shall be: Heb. shall be as a son to continue his father's name for ever

Proverbs5 verses

Proverbs 3:18

She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: and happy is every one that retaineth her.

Proverbs 4:14

Enter not into the path of the wicked, and go not in the way of evil men.

Proverbs 9:6

Forsake the foolish, and live; and go in the way of understanding.

Proverbs 23:19

Hear thou, my son, and be wise, and guide thine heart in the way.

Proverbs 31:28

Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her.

Song of Solomon1 verse

Song of Solomon 6:9

My dove, my undefiled is but one; she is the only one of her mother, she is the choice one of her that bare her. The daughters saw her, and blessed her; yea, the queens and the concubines, and they praised her.

Isaiah3 verses

Isaiah 1:17

Learn to do well; seek judgment, relieve the oppressed, judge the fatherless, plead for the widow. relieve: or, righten

Isaiah 3:12

As for my people, children are their oppressors, and women rule over them. O my people, they which lead thee cause thee to err, and destroy the way of thy paths. lead: or, call thee blessed destroy: Heb. swallow up

Isaiah 9:16

For the leaders of this people cause them to err; and they that are led of them are destroyed. the leaders: or, they that call them blessed led of: or, called blessed of destroyed: Heb. swallowed up

Malachi2 verses

Malachi 3:12

And all nations shall call you blessed: for ye shall be a delightsome land, saith the LORD of hosts.

Malachi 3:15

And now we call the proud happy; yea, they that work wickedness are set up; yea, they that tempt God are even delivered. are set up: Heb. are built

Topics that use this word

Poor Young Men Alliance and Society with the Enemies of God Liberality Malachi Repentance Rulers Woman Company Economics Fool Industry

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's H833 (ʼâshar) mean?

to be straight (used in the widest sense, especially to be level, right, happy); figuratively, to go forward, be honest, proper

How many times does H833 appear in the Bible?

Strong's H833 (אָשַׁר) appears in 15 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “blessed.”

How is ʼâshar translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's H833 is rendered as “blessed” (7×), “go” (2×), “happy” (2×), “call” (1×), among other words.

Where does the Hebrew word אָשַׁר come from?

or אָשֵׁר; a primitive root;