Strong's Lexicon asor: Ten-stringed instrument, decade Original Word: עָשׂוֹר Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root עֶשֶׂר (eser), meaning "ten." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for "asor" in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a specific Hebrew term related to musical instruments. However, Greek terms related to music and instruments include κιθάρα (kithara, Strong's G2788) and ψαλτήριον (psalterion, Strong's G5568). Usage: The term "asor" primarily refers to a ten-stringed musical instrument used in ancient Israelite worship and music. It is often associated with the lyre or harp, instruments that were integral to the musical expressions found in the Psalms and other biblical texts. The word can also denote a group or set of ten, reflecting its root meaning. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, music played a significant role in both religious and social contexts. Instruments like the "asor" were used in temple worship, celebrations, and other communal gatherings. The ten-stringed instrument was likely similar to a lyre or harp, which were common in the ancient Near East. These instruments were crafted from wood and strings made from gut or other materials, and they were played by plucking. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as eser Definition a ten, decade NASB Translation ten (1), ten strings (2), ten-stringed (1), tenth (12). Brown-Driver-Briggs עָשׂוֺר, and (Exodus 12:3) עָשׂר noun [masculine] a ten, decade; — 1 usually of days: a. a period of ten days Genesis 24:55 (J). b. in phrase, בֶּעָשׂוֺר (עָשׂר) לַחֹדֶשׁ on the tenth of the month Leviticus 25:9 (H), Ezekiel 20:1; Ezekiel 24:1; Ezekiel 40:1; Exodus 12:3; Leviticus 16:29; Leviticus 23:27; Numbers 29:7; Joshua 4:19 (all P), 2 Kings 25:1 = Jeremiah 52:4,12 (seventh day in "" 2 Kings 25:8). 2 of strings of instrument: ׳נֵבֶל ע harp, a ten (-stringed one) Psalm 33:2; Psalm 144:9; ׳ע alone Psalm 92:4 upon a ten (-stringed instrument). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance instrument of ten strings, Or masor {aw-sore'}; from eser; ten; by abbrev. Ten strings, and so a decachord -- (instrument of) ten (strings, -th). see HEBREW eser Forms and Transliterations בֶּֽעָשׂ֨וֹר בֶּעָשֹׂ֖ר בֶּעָשׂ֖וֹר בֶּעָשׂ֣וֹר בֶּעָשׂ֥וֹר בעשור בעשר וּבֶעָשׂוֹר֩ ובעשור עָ֝שׂ֗וֹר עָ֭שׂוֹר עָשׂ֑וֹר עשור ‘ā·śō·wr ‘āśōwr aSor be‘āśōr be‘āśōwr be·‘ā·śō·wr be·‘ā·śōr beaSor ū·ḇe·‘ā·śō·wr ūḇe‘āśōwr uveasOrLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 24:55 HEB: יָמִ֖ים א֣וֹ עָשׂ֑וֹר אַחַ֖ר תֵּלֵֽךְ׃ NAS: say ten; afterward KJV: at the least ten; after INT: days say ten afterward may go Exodus 12:3 Leviticus 16:29 Leviticus 23:27 Leviticus 25:9 Numbers 29:7 Joshua 4:19 2 Kings 25:1 Psalm 33:2 Psalm 92:3 Psalm 144:9 Jeremiah 52:4 Jeremiah 52:12 Ezekiel 20:1 Ezekiel 24:1 Ezekiel 40:1 16 Occurrences |
|
