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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

Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 33:29 - Blessed are you, Israel! Who is like you, a people saved by the LORD? He is your shield and helper and your glorious sword. Your enemies will cower before you, and you will tread on their heights.”

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ki 10:8

Unchecked Copy Box1Ki 10:8 - How happy your people must be! How happy your officials, who continually stand before you and hear your wisdom!

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ch 9:7

Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 9:7 - How happy your people must be! How happy your officials, who continually stand before you and hear your wisdom!

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 5:17

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 5:17 - “Blessed is the one whom God corrects; so do not despise the discipline of the Almighty.[fn]

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 1:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 1:1 - Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers,

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 2:12

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 2:12 - Kiss his son, or he will be angry and your way will lead to your destruction, for his wrath can flare up in a moment. Blessed are all who take refuge in him.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 32:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 32:1 - Of David. A maskil.[fn] Blessed is the one whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 32:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 32:2 - Blessed is the one whose sin the LORD does not count against them and in whose spirit is no deceit.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 33:12

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 33:12 - Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD, the people he chose for his inheritance.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 34:8

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 34:8 - Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 40:4

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 40:4 - Blessed is the one who trusts in the LORD, who does not look to the proud, to those who turn aside to false gods.[fn]

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 41:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 41:1 - [fn]For the director of music. A psalm of David. Blessed are those who have regard for the weak; the LORD delivers them in times of trouble.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 65:4

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 65:4 - Blessed are those you choose and bring near to live in your courts! We are filled with the good things of your house, of your holy temple.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 84:4

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 84:4 - Blessed are those who dwell in your house; they are ever praising you.[fn]

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 84:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 84:5 - Blessed are those whose strength is in you, whose hearts are set on pilgrimage.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 84:12

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 84:12 - LORD Almighty, blessed is the one who trusts in you.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 89:15

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 89:15 - Blessed are those who have learned to acclaim you, who walk in the light of your presence, LORD.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 94:12

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 94:12 - Blessed is the one you discipline, LORD, the one you teach from your law;

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 106:3

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 106:3 - Blessed are those who act justly, who always do what is right.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 112:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 112:1 - [fn]Praise the LORD.[fn] Blessed are those who fear the LORD, who find great delight in his commands.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 119:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:1 - [fn]Aleph Blessed are those whose ways are blameless, who walk according to the law of the LORD.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 119:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:2 - Blessed are those who keep his statutes and seek him with all their heart—

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 127:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 127:5 - Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them. They will not be put to shame when they contend with their opponents in court.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 128:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 128:1 - A song of ascents. Blessed are all who fear the LORD, who walk in obedience to him.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 128:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 128:2 - You will eat the fruit of your labor; blessings and prosperity will be yours.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 137:8

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 137:8 - Daughter Babylon, doomed to destruction, happy is the one who repays you according to what you have done to us.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 137:9

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 137:9 - Happy is the one who seizes your infants and dashes them against the rocks.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 144:15

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 144:15 - Blessed is the people of whom this is true; blessed is the people whose God is the LORD.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 146:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 146:5 - Blessed are those whose help is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the LORD their God.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 3:13

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 3:13 - Blessed are those who find wisdom, those who gain understanding,

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 8:32

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 8:32 - “Now then, my children, listen to me; blessed are those who keep my ways.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 8:34

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 8:34 - Blessed are those who listen to me, watching daily at my doors, waiting at my doorway.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 14:21

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 14:21 - It is a sin to despise one’s neighbor, but blessed is the one who is kind to the needy.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 16:20

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 16:20 - Whoever gives heed to instruction prospers,[fn] and blessed is the one who trusts in the LORD.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 20:7

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 20:7 - The righteous lead blameless lives; blessed are their children after them.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 28:14

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 28:14 - Blessed is the one who always trembles before God, but whoever hardens their heart falls into trouble.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 29:18

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 29:18 - Where there is no revelation, people cast off restraint; but blessed is the one who heeds wisdom’s instruction.

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Unchecked Copy Box Ecc 10:17

Unchecked Copy BoxEcc 10:17 - Blessed is the land whose king is of noble birth and whose princes eat at a proper time— for strength and not for drunkenness.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 30:18

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 30:18 - Yet the LORD longs to be gracious to you; therefore he will rise up to show you compassion. For the LORD is a God of justice. Blessed are all who wait for him!

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 32:20

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 32:20 - how blessed you will be, sowing your seed by every stream, and letting your cattle and donkeys range free.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 56:2

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 56:2 - Blessed is the one who does this— the person who holds it fast, who keeps the Sabbath without desecrating it, and keeps their hands from doing any evil.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Dan 12:12

Unchecked Copy BoxDan 12:12 - Blessed is the one who waits for and reaches the end of the 1,335 days.
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