Strong's H835 · Hebrew
אֶשֶׁר
ʼesher · /eh'-sher/
Definition
happiness; only in masculine plural construction as interjection, how happy!
KJV: blessed, happy.
Root / derivation: from H833 (אָשַׁר);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered אֶשֶׁר across 42 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
42 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
1 Kings1 verse
2 Chronicles1 verse
Psalms25 verses
Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. ungodly: or, wicked
Psalms 2:12Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and ye perish from the way, when his wrath is kindled but a little. Blessed are all they that put their trust in him.
Psalms 32:1A Psalm of David, Maschil. Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered. A Psalm: or, A Psalm of David giving instruction
Psalms 32:2Blessed is the man unto whom the LORD imputeth not iniquity, and in whose spirit there is no guile.
Psalms 33:12Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD; and the people whom he hath chosen for his own inheritance.
Psalms 34:8O taste and see that the LORD is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him.
Psalms 40:4Blessed is that man that maketh the LORD his trust, and respecteth not the proud, nor such as turn aside to lies.
Psalms 41:1To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. Blessed is he that considereth the poor: the LORD will deliver him in time of trouble. the poor: or, the weak, or, sick in time: Heb. in the day of evil
Psalms 65:4Blessed is the man whom thou choosest, and causest to approach unto thee, that he may dwell in thy courts: we shall be satisfied with the goodness of thy house, even of thy holy temple.
Psalms 84:4Blessed are they that dwell in thy house: they will be still praising thee. Selah.
Psalms 84:5Blessed is the man whose strength is in thee; in whose heart are the ways of them.
Psalms 84:12O LORD of hosts, blessed is the man that trusteth in thee.
Psalms 89:15Blessed is the people that know the joyful sound: they shall walk, O LORD, in the light of thy countenance.
Psalms 94:12Blessed is the man whom thou chastenest, O LORD, and teachest him out of thy law;
Psalms 106:3Blessed are they that keep judgment, and he that doeth righteousness at all times.
Psalms 112:1Praise ye the LORD. Blessed is the man that feareth the LORD, that delighteth greatly in his commandments. Praise: Heb. Hallelujah
Psalms 119:1ALEPH. Blessed are the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law of the LORD. undefiled: or, perfect, or, sincere
Psalms 119:2Blessed are they that keep his testimonies, and that seek him with the whole heart.
Psalms 127:5Happy is the man that hath his quiver full of them: they shall not be ashamed, but they shall speak with the enemies in the gate. his: Heb. filled his quiver with them speak: or, subdue, or, destroy
Psalms 128:1A Song of degrees. Blessed is every one that feareth the LORD; that walketh in his ways.
Psalms 128:2For thou shalt eat the labour of thine hands: happy shalt thou be, and it shall be well with thee.
Psalms 137:8O daughter of Babylon, who art to be destroyed; happy shall he be, that rewardeth thee as thou hast served us. destroyed: Heb. wasted rewardeth: Heb. recompenseth unto thee thy deed which thou didst to us
Psalms 137:9Happy shall he be, that taketh and dasheth thy little ones against the stones. the stones: Heb. the rock
Psalms 144:15Happy is that people, that is in such a case: yea, happy is that people, whose God is the LORD.
Psalms 146:5Happy is he that hath the God of Jacob for his help, whose hope is in the LORD his God:
Proverbs8 verses
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding. that getteth: Heb. that draweth out understanding
Proverbs 8:32Now therefore hearken unto me, O ye children: for blessed are they that keep my ways.
Proverbs 8:34Blessed is the man that heareth me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at the posts of my doors.
Proverbs 14:21He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he.
Proverbs 16:20He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy is he. handleth: or, understandeth a matter
Proverbs 20:7The just man walketh in his integrity: his children are blessed after him.
Proverbs 28:14Happy is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.
Proverbs 29:18Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he. perish: or, is made naked
Ecclesiastes1 verse
Isaiah3 verses
And therefore will the LORD wait, that he may be gracious unto you, and therefore will he be exalted, that he may have mercy upon you: for the LORD is a God of judgment: blessed are all they that wait for him.
Isaiah 32:20Blessed are ye that sow beside all waters, that send forth thither the feet of the ox and the ass.
Isaiah 56:2Blessed is the man that doeth this, and the son of man that layeth hold on it; that keepeth the sabbath from polluting it, and keepeth his hand from doing any evil.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H835 (ʼesher) mean?
happiness; only in masculine plural construction as interjection, how happy!
How many times does H835 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H835 (אֶשֶׁר) appears in 42 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “Blessed.”
How is ʼesher translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H835 is rendered as “Blessed” (27×), “Happy” (18×).
Where does the Hebrew word אֶשֶׁר come from?
from H833 (אָשַׁר);