Strong's Lexicon ash: Moth Original Word: עָשׁ Word Origin: From an unused root meaning to be at ease Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G4597 (σής, sēs): Refers to a moth in the New Testament, used in similar contexts to convey the idea of decay and the impermanence of material wealth (e.g., Matthew 6:19-20). Usage: The Hebrew word "ash" refers to a moth, a small insect known for its destructive nature, particularly in relation to clothing and other fabrics. In the Bible, the moth is often used metaphorically to symbolize decay, transience, and the impermanence of earthly treasures. The imagery of a moth is employed to illustrate the frailty and vulnerability of human life and possessions. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, clothing was a valuable commodity, often representing wealth and status. Moths, which could destroy garments, were thus seen as a significant threat to one's material wealth. The presence of moths in biblical texts underscores the transient nature of material possessions and serves as a reminder of the need to focus on spiritual rather than earthly treasures. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom ashesh Definition a moth NASB Translation moth (5), moth-eaten* (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs II. עָשׁ noun masculineIsaiah 50:9 moth (as waster, consumer); — ׳ע absolute, Hosea 5:12 ("" רָקָכ), Isaiah 50:9; Isaiah 51:8; in simile Psalm 39:12; כְּבֶגֶד אֲכָלוֺ עָשׁ Job 13:28; symbol of fragility Job 4:19. — Job 27:10 read probably עַכָּבִישׁ q. v. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance moth From ashesh; a moth -- moth. See also Ayish. see HEBREW ashesh see HEBREW Ayish Forms and Transliterations בַּעֲשַׂ֥ב בעשב וְעִשְׂבָּ֤א וְעִשְׂבָּ֥א ועשבא כָּעָ֣שׁ כָעָ֖שׁ כָעָ֣שׁ כעש עִשְׂבָּ֤א עָ֔שׁ עָ֖שׁ עָֽשׁ׃ עש עש׃ עשבא ‘āš ‘iś·bā ‘iśbā Ash ba‘ăśaḇ ba·‘ă·śaḇ baaSav chaAsh isBa kā‘āš ḵā‘āš kā·‘āš ḵā·‘āš kaAsh veisBa wə‘iśbā wə·‘iś·bāLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Job 4:19 HEB: יְ֝דַכְּא֗וּם לִפְנֵי־ עָֽשׁ׃ NAS: Who are crushed before the moth! KJV: [which] are crushed before the moth? INT: are crushed before the moth Job 13:28 Job 27:18 Psalm 39:11 Isaiah 50:9 Isaiah 51:8 Daniel 4:15 Daniel 4:25 Daniel 4:32 Daniel 4:33 Daniel 5:21 Hosea 5:12 12 Occurrences |
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