Berean Strong's Lexicon Asaph: Asaph Original Word: אָסָף Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root אָסַף (asaph), meaning "to gather" or "to collect." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for the name Asaph in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a proper noun specific to Hebrew culture and history. Usage: Asaph is a name used in the Hebrew Bible, primarily referring to a prominent Levite musician and seer in the time of King David. He is credited with authoring several Psalms (Psalms 50, 73-83) and is recognized as a leader of one of the temple choirs. The name Asaph signifies "collector" or "gatherer," which aligns with his role in gathering the people for worship and his contributions to the collection of Psalms. Cultural and Historical Background: Asaph was a significant figure in the religious life of ancient Israel. As a Levite, he was part of the tribe set apart for religious duties and temple service. During King David's reign, Asaph was appointed as one of the chief musicians, responsible for leading worship and music in the tabernacle. His descendants, known as the "sons of Asaph," continued his musical legacy, serving in the temple and contributing to the spiritual life of Israel. Asaph's role as a seer also suggests he had a prophetic gift, which is reflected in the depth and insight of the Psalms attributed to him. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom asaph Definition "gatherer," the name of several Isr. NASB Translation Asaph (34). Brown-Driver-Briggs אָסָף proper name, masculine (gatherer, compare Phoenician proper name, feminine אספת) 1 father of יוֺאָח the recorder 2 Kings 18:18,37 = Isaiah 36:3,22. 2 one of David's chief musicians, a Levite, son of Berechiah 1 Chronicles 6:24 (twice in verse) ("" הֵימָן v.1 Chronicles 6:18, אֵיתָן v.1 Chronicles 6:29 see these names); 1 Chronicles 15:17 ("" Heman & Ethan, all called) הַמְּשֹׁרֲרִים 1 Chronicles 15:19; see also 1 Chronicles 16:5 (twice in verse); 1 Chronicles 16:7 compare 1 Chronicles 16:37 ("" Heman & Jeduthun 1 Chronicles 16:41; 1 Chronicles 16:42); 1 Chronicles 25:9, named with Heman & Jeduthun also 1 Chronicles 25:6; 2Chronicles 5:12; 35:15; Psalm 50:1; Psalm 73:1-83:18 are ascribed to Asaph; compare also בִּימֵי דָוִיד וְאָסָף Nehemiah 12:46; he is called also הַחֹזֶה2Chronicles 29:30, compare אָסָף הַנִּבָּא עַליְֿדֵיהַמֶּלֶךְ 1 Chronicles 25:2; repeated mention is made also of sons of Asaph בְּנֵיאָֿסָף, sons, descendants, and pupils, or those who sang and played after his manner 1 Chronicles 25:1 ("" Heman & Jeduthun) 1 Chronicles 25:2; 1 Chronicles 25:2; called הַמְּשֹׁרֲרִים2Chronicles 35:15; Ezra 2:41; Nehemiah 7:44; Nehemiah 11:22, compare Ezra 3:10; performing service of purification, Hezekiah's time 2Chronicles 29:13; one of them prophesying 2 Chronicles 20:14; — 1 Chronicles 26:1 for בְּנֵי אָסָף read בְּנֵי אֶבְיָסָף, compare 1 Chronicles 9:19; on זִכְרִי 1 Chronicles 9:15, זַבְדִּי Nehemiah 11:17, זַכּוּרNehemiah 12:35, called בֶּןאָֿסָף, see these names. 3 keeper of king's park Nehemiah 2:8. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Asaph From 'acaph; collector; Asaph, the name of three Israelites, and of the family of the first -- Asaph. see HEBREW 'acaph Forms and Transliterations אָסָ֑ף אָסָ֔ף אָסָ֖ף אָסָ֗ף אָסָ֜ף אָסָ֥ף אָסָ֧ף אָסָֽף׃ אָסָף֙ אָסָף֩ אסף אסף׃ וְאָסָ֖ף וְאָסָ֞ף וְאָסָ֣ף ואסף לְאָ֫סָ֥ף לְאָסָ֖ף לְאָסָ֡ף לְאָסָ֣ף לְאָסָ֥ף לְאָסָֽף׃ לאסף לאסף׃ ’ā·sāp̄ ’āsāp̄ aSaf lə’āsāp̄ lə·’ā·sāp̄ leaSaf veaSaf wə’āsāp̄ wə·’ā·sāp̄Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Kings 18:18 HEB: וְיוֹאָ֥ח בֶּן־ אָסָ֖ף הַמַּזְכִּֽיר׃ NAS: the son of Asaph the recorder, KJV: the son of Asaph the recorder. INT: and Joah the son of Asaph the recorder 2 Kings 18:37 1 Chronicles 6:39 1 Chronicles 6:39 1 Chronicles 9:15 1 Chronicles 15:17 1 Chronicles 15:19 1 Chronicles 16:5 1 Chronicles 16:5 1 Chronicles 16:7 1 Chronicles 16:37 1 Chronicles 25:1 1 Chronicles 25:2 1 Chronicles 25:2 1 Chronicles 25:2 1 Chronicles 25:6 1 Chronicles 25:9 1 Chronicles 26:1 2 Chronicles 5:12 2 Chronicles 20:14 2 Chronicles 29:13 2 Chronicles 29:30 2 Chronicles 35:15 2 Chronicles 35:15 Ezra 2:41 46 Occurrences |
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