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Lexicon :: Strong's H835 - 'ešer

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אֶשֶׁר
Transliteration
'ešer
Pronunciation
eh'-sher
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Part of Speech
masculine noun
Root Word (Etymology)
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TWOT Reference: 183a

Strong’s Definitions

אֶשֶׁר ʼesher, eh'-sher; from H833; happiness; only in masculine plural construction as interjection, how happy!:—blessed, happy.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 45x

The KJV translates Strong's H835 in the following manner: blessed (27x), happy (18x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 45x
The KJV translates Strong's H835 in the following manner: blessed (27x), happy (18x).

  1. happiness, blessedness

    1. often used as interjection

    2. blessed are

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
אֶשֶׁר ʼesher, eh'-sher; from H833; happiness; only in masculine plural construction as interjection, how happy!:—blessed, happy.
STRONGS H835: Abbreviations
† [אֶ֫שֶׁר, or אָשָׁר, compare LagBN 143] noun [masculine] only Plural construct אַשְׁרֵי happiness, blessedness of 1 Kings 10:8 + 32 times and with suffix, see below; abstract intensive exclamation O happiness, blessedness of, אַשְׁרֵי אֲנָשֶׁיךָ אַשְׁרֵי עֲבָדֶיךָ אֵלֶּה happy thy men, happy these thy servants; 1 Kings 10:8 (= 2 Chronicles 9:7); אַשְׁרֵי אֱנוֺשׁ יוֺכִיחֶנּוּ אֱלוֺהַּ blessed the man whom Eloah correcteth Job 5:17; אַשְׁרֵי תְמִימֵי דֶרֶךְ blessed the perfect in way Psalm 119:1; אַשְׁרֵי בָנָיו אַחֲרָיו blessed his children after him Proverbs 20:7; elsewhere construct with אָדָם Psalm 32:2; Psalm 84:6; Psalm 84:13; Proverbs 3:13; Proverbs 8:34; Proverbs 28:14; with הַגֶּבֶר Psalm 34:9; Psalm 40:5; Psalm 94:12; Psalm 127:5; (הָ)אִישׁ Psalm 1:1; Psalm 112:1; אֱנוֺשׁ Isaiah 56:2; הַגּוֺי Psalm 33:12; הָעָם Psalm 89:16; Psalm 144:15 (twice in verse); before participle Psalm 2:12; Psalm 32:1; Psalm 41:2; Psalm 84:5; Psalm 106:3; Psalm 119:2; Psalm 128:1; Isaiah 30:18; Daniel 12:12; before verbal clauses without relative Psalm 65:5; Proverbs 8:32; with שֶֿׁ Psalm 137:8; Psalm 137:9; Psalm 146:5; with suffix אַשְׁרֶיךָ (for אֲשָׁרֶיךָ) O thy happiness ! Deuteronomy 33:29; Psalm 128:2; אַשְׁרֵיךְ Ecclesiastes 10:17; אַשְׁרֵיכֶס Isaiah 32:20; אַשְׁרָיו Proverbs 14:21; Proverbs 16:20; אַשְׁרֵהוּ Proverbs 29:18 (on these forms see Ges§ 93, R. 1, E).
Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew and English Lexicon, Unabridged, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Brown-Driver-Briggs

Deuteronomy

33:29

1 Kings

10:8; 10:8

2 Chronicles

9:7

Job

5:17

Psalms

1:1; 2:12; 32:1; 32:2; 33:12; 34:9; 40:5; 41:2; 65:5; 84:5; 84:6; 89:16; 94:12; 106:3; 112:1; 119:1; 119:2; 127:5; 128:1; 128:2; 137:8; 137:9; 144:15; 146:5

Proverbs

3:13; 8:32; 8:34; 14:21; 16:20; 20:7; 28:14; 29:18

Ecclesiastes

10:17

Isaiah

30:18; 32:20; 56:2

Daniel

12:12

H835

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Strong's Number H835 matches the Hebrew אֶשֶׁר ('ešer),
which occurs 45 times in 42 verses in the WLC Hebrew.

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Unchecked Copy Box Deu 33:29

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How happy you are, Israel!

Who is like you,

a people saved by the LORD?

He is the shield that protects you,

the sword you boast in.

Your enemies will cringe before you,

and you will tread on their backs.[fn]

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ki 10:8

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“How happy are your men.[fn] How happy are these servants of yours, who always stand in your presence hearing your wisdom.

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“How happy are your men.[fn] How happy are these servants of yours, who always stand in your presence hearing your wisdom.

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See how happy is the person whom God corrects;

so do not reject the discipline of the Almighty.

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How happy is the one who does not

walk in the advice of the wicked

or stand in the pathway with sinners

or sit in the company of mockers!

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Pay homage to[fn] the Son or he will be angry

and you will perish in your rebellion,[fn]

for his anger may ignite at any moment.

All who take refuge in him are happy.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 32:1

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How joyful is the one

whose transgression is forgiven,

whose sin is covered!

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 32:2

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How joyful is a person whom

the LORD does not charge with iniquity

and in whose spirit is no deceit!

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 33:12

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Happy is the nation whose God is the LORD —

the people he has chosen to be his own possession!

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Taste and see that the LORD is good.

How happy is the person who takes refuge in him!

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How happy is anyone

who has put his trust in the LORD

and has not turned to the proud

or to those who run after lies!

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Happy is one who is considerate of the poor;

the LORD will save him in a day of adversity.

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How happy is the one you choose

and bring near to live in your courts!

We will be satisfied with the goodness of your house,

the holiness of your temple.[fn]

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How happy are those who reside in your house,

who praise you continually.Selah

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 84:5

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Happy are the people whose strength is in you,

whose hearts are set on pilgrimage.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 84:12

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Happy is the person who trusts in you,

LORD of Armies!

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Happy are the people who know the joyful shout;

LORD, they walk in the light from your face.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 94:12

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LORD, how happy is anyone you discipline

and teach from your law

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 106:3

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How happy are those who uphold justice,

who practice righteousness at all times.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 112:1

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Hallelujah![fn]

Happy is the person who fears the LORD,

taking great delight in his commands.

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How[fn] happy are those whose way is blameless,

who walk according to the LORD’s instruction!

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 119:2

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Happy are those who keep his decrees

and seek him with all their heart.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 127:5

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Happy is the man who has filled his quiver with them.

They will never be put to shame

when they speak with their enemies at the city gate.

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How happy is everyone who fears the LORD,

who walks in his ways!

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 128:2

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You will surely eat

what your hands have worked for.

You will be happy,

and it will go well for you.

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Daughter Babylon, doomed to destruction,

happy is the one who pays you back

what you have done to us.

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Happy is he who takes your little ones

and dashes them against the rocks.

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Happy are the people with such blessings.

Happy are the people whose God is the LORD.

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Happy is the one whose help is the God of Jacob,

whose hope is in the LORD his God,

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Happy is a man who finds wisdom

and who acquires understanding,

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 8:32

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“And now, sons, listen to me;

those who keep my ways are happy.

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“Anyone who listens to me is happy,

watching at my doors every day,

waiting by the posts of my doorway.

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The one who despises his neighbor sins,

but whoever shows kindness to the poor will be happy.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 16:20

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The one who understands a matter finds success,

and the one who trusts in the LORD will be happy.

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A righteous person acts with integrity;

his children who come after him will be happy.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 28:14

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Happy is the one who is always reverent,

but one who hardens his heart falls into trouble.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 29:18

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Without revelation[fn] people run wild,

but one who follows divine instruction will be happy.

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Blessed are you, land, when your king is a son of nobles

and your princes feast at the proper time —

for strength and not for drunkenness.

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Therefore the LORD is waiting to show you mercy,

and is rising up to show you compassion,

for the LORD is a just God.

All who wait patiently for him are happy.

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You will be happy as you sow seed

beside abundant water,

and as you let oxen and donkeys range freely.

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Happy is the person who does this,

the son of man who holds it fast,

who keeps the Sabbath without desecrating it,

and keeps his hand from doing any evil.

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Unchecked Copy Box Dan 12:12

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“Happy is the one who waits for and reaches 1,335 days.

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