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Lexicon :: Strong's H6238 - ʿāšar

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עָשַׁר
Transliteration
ʿāšar
Pronunciation
aw-shar'
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Part of Speech
verb
Root Word (Etymology)
A primitive root
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TWOT Reference: 1714

Strong’s Definitions

עָשַׁר ʻâshar, aw-shar'; a primitive root; properly, to accumulate; chiefly (specifically) to grow (causatively, make) rich:—be(-come, en-, make, make self, wax) rich, make (1 Kings 22:48 margin). See H6240.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 17x

The KJV translates Strong's H6238 in the following manner: rich (14x), enrich (3x), richer (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 17x
The KJV translates Strong's H6238 in the following manner: rich (14x), enrich (3x), richer (1x).

  1. to be or become rich or wealthy, enrich, pretend to be rich

    1. (Qal) to be or become rich

    2. (Hiphil)

      1. to make rich

      2. to gain riches

    3. (Hithpael) to enrich oneself, pretend to be rich

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
עָשַׁר ʻâshar, aw-shar'; a primitive root; properly, to accumulate; chiefly (specifically) to grow (causatively, make) rich:—be(-come, en-, make, make self, wax) rich, make (1 Kings 22:48 margin). See H6240.
STRONGS H6238: Abbreviations
† [עָשַׁר] verb be or become rich (Late Hebrew in derived species, and derivatives; Aramaic עֲתַר, bdb079901; compare Arabic bdb079902 abound with herbage, bdb079903 abundance, of herbage, goods, etc.); —
Qal Perfect 1st person singular עָשַׁרְתִּי Hosea 12:9 I have become rich; Imperfect 3rd person masculine singular יֶעְשַׁר Job 15:29 he shall not be rich. — 1 Kings 22:49 read עָשָׂה
Hiph.
1. make rich, with accusative of person: Perfect 1st person singular הֶעֱשַׁרְתִּי Genesis 14:23; 2nd person feminine singular הֶעֱשַׁרְתְּ Ezekiel 27:33 (of personified Tyre; + בְּרֹב הוֺנַיִח); Imperfect 3rd person masculine singular suffix יַעְשְׁרֶנּוּ (Ges§ 61 g),+ accusative of congnate meaning with verb עשֶׁר; 2nd person masculine singular suffix רַבַּת תַּעְשְׁרֶנָּהּ Psalm 65:10 thou dost greatly enrich it (the land); object omitted 3rd person feminine singular תַּעֲשִׁיר Proverbs 10:22, so Participle מַעֲשִׁיר 1 Samuel 2:7 י׳ maketh rich (opposed to מוֺרִישׁ).
2. gain riches, absolute: Imperfect 3rd person masculine singular יַעֲשִׁר Psalm 49:17, יַעֲשִׁיר Proverbs 21:7; Daniel 11:2 (+ accusative of congnate meaning with verb עשֶׁר); 3rd person feminine singular תַּעֲשִׁיר Proverbs 10:4; 1st person singular וָאַעֲשִׁר Zechariah 11:5(Gi Kt; van d. H. Baer וַאעֲשִׁר); 3rd person masculine plural וַיַּעֲשִׁירוּ Jeremiah 5:27; Infinitive construct לְהַעֲשִׁיר Proverbs 23:4; Proverbs 28:20.
Hithp. Participle מִתְעַשֵּׁר Proverbs 13:7 one enriching himself.
Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew and English Lexicon, Unabridged, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Brown-Driver-Briggs

Genesis

14:23

1 Samuel

2:7

1 Kings

22:49

Job

15:29

Psalms

49:17; 65:10

Proverbs

10:4; 10:22; 13:7; 21:7; 23:4; 28:20

Jeremiah

5:27

Ezekiel

27:33

Daniel

11:2

Hosea

12:9

Zechariah

11:5

H6238

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number H6238 matches the Hebrew עָשַׁר (ʿāšar),
which occurs 17 times in 17 verses in the WLC Hebrew.

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Unchecked Copy BoxGen 14:23

Unchecked Copy BoxGen 14:23 - that I will not take from all thy goods from a string to a shoe-latchet, lest thou shouldest say, I have made Abram rich.

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Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 2:7

Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 2:7 - The Lord makes poor, and makes rich; he brings low, and lifts up.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 15:29

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 15:29 - Neither shall he at all grow rich, nor shall his substance remain: he shall not cast a shadow upon the earth.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 49:16

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 49:16 - (LXX 48:17) Fear not when a man is enriched, and when the glory of his house is increased.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 65:9

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 65:9 - (LXX 64:10) Thou hast visited the earth, and saturated it; thou hast abundantly enriched it. The river of God is filled with water; thou hast prepared their food, for thus is the preparation of it.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 10:4

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 10:4 - Poverty brings a man low: but the hands of the vigorous make rich. (LXX 10:4a) A son who is instructed shall be wise, and shall use the fool for a servant.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 10:22

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 10:22 - The blessing of the Lord is upon the head of the righteous; it enriches him, and grief of heart shall not be added to it.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 13:7

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 13:7 - There are some who, having nothing, enrich themselves: and there are some who bring themselves down in the midst of much wealth.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 21:17

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 21:17 - A poor man loves mirth, loving wine and oil in abundance;

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 23:4

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 23:4 - If thou art poor, measure not thyself with a rich man; but refrain thyself in thy wisdom.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 28:20

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 28:20 - A man worthy of credit shall be much blessed: but the wicked shall not be unpunished.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJer 5:27

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 5:27 - As a snare which has been set is full of birds, so are their houses full of deceit: therefore have they grown great, and become rich:

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Unchecked Copy BoxEze 27:33

Unchecked Copy BoxEze 27:33 - How large a reward hast thou gained from the sea? thou hast filled nations out of thine abundance; and out of thy mixed merchandise thou hast enriched all the kings of the earth.

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Unchecked Copy BoxDan 11:2

Unchecked Copy BoxDan 11:2 - And now I will tell thee the truth. Behold, there shall yet rise up three kings in Persia: and the fourth shall be very far richer than all: and after that he is master of his wealth, he shall rise up against all the kingdoms of the Greeks.

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Unchecked Copy BoxHos 12:8

Unchecked Copy BoxHos 12:8 - (LXX 12:9) And Ephraim said, Nevertheless I am rich, I have found refreshment to myself. None of his labours shall be found available to him, by reason of the sins which he has committed.

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Unchecked Copy BoxZec 11:5

Unchecked Copy BoxZec 11:5 - which their possessors have slain, and have not repented: and they that sold them said, Blessed be the Lord; for we have become rich: and their shepherds have suffered no sorrow for them.
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