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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.

Unchecked Copy BoxGen 14:23 - that I would not take anything that is yours, from a thread to a sandal strap, so you could not say, ‘I [the King of Sodom] have made Abram rich.’
Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 2:7 -

“The LORD makes poor and makes rich;

He brings low and He lifts up.

Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 17:25 - The men of Israel said, “Have you seen this man who is coming up? Surely he is coming up to defy Israel. The king will reward the man who kills him with great riches, and will give him his daughter [in marriage] and make his father’s house (family) free [from taxes and service] in Israel.”
Unchecked Copy BoxJob 15:29 -

He will not become rich, nor will his wealth endure;

And his grain will not bend to the earth nor his possessions be extended on the earth.

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 49:16 -

Be not afraid when [an ungodly] man becomes rich,

When the wealth and glory of his house are increased;

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 65:9 -

You visit the earth and make it overflow [with water];

You greatly enrich it;

The stream of God is full of water;

You provide their grain, when You have prepared the earth.

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 10:4 -

Poor is he who works with a negligent and idle hand,

But the hand of the diligent makes him rich.

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 10:22 -

The blessing of the LORD brings [true] riches,

And He adds no sorrow to it [for it comes as a blessing from God].

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 13:7 -

There is one who pretends to be rich, yet has nothing at all;

Another pretends to be poor, yet has great wealth.

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 21:17 -

He who loves [only selfish] pleasure will become a poor man;

He who loves and is devoted to [fn]wine and [olive] oil will not become rich.

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 23:4 -

Do not weary yourself [with the overwhelming desire] to gain wealth;

Cease from your own understanding of it.

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 28:20 -

A faithful (right-minded) man will abound with blessings,

But he who hurries to be rich will not go unpunished.

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 5:27 -

‘As a cage is full of birds,

So are their houses full of deceit and treachery;

Therefore they have become influential and rich.

Unchecked Copy BoxEze 27:33 -

‘When your wares went out to the sea,

You met the desire, and the demand, and the necessities of many people;

You enriched the kings of the earth

With your abundant wealth and merchandise.

Unchecked Copy BoxDan 11:2 - “And now I will tell you the truth. Behold, [fn]three more kings are going to arise in Persia. Then a [fn]fourth will become far richer than all of them. When he becomes strong through his riches he will stir up the whole empire against the realm of Greece.
Unchecked Copy BoxHos 12:8 -

Ephraim said, “I have indeed become rich [and powerful as a nation];

I have found wealth for myself.

In all my labors they will not find in me

Any wickedness that would be sin.”

Unchecked Copy BoxZec 11:5 - whose buyers slay them and go unpunished, and those who sell them say, ‘Blessed be the LORD, for I have become rich!’ And their own shepherds have no pity on them nor protect them [from the wolves].
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