Strong's Lexicon issar: Vow, Pledge Original Word: אֱסָר Word Origin: Derived from the root אָסַר (asar), meaning "to bind" or "to tie." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often associated with vows is εὐχή (euchē), Strong's Greek #2171, which also means a vow or prayer. Usage: The term "issar" refers to a vow or pledge, often made to God, signifying a solemn promise or commitment. In the context of the Hebrew Bible, it denotes a binding obligation that an individual voluntarily undertakes, often involving abstention from certain activities or the dedication of oneself or one's possessions to God. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, vows were considered serious commitments that were not to be taken lightly. They were often made in times of distress or as expressions of devotion and gratitude. The making and keeping of vows were governed by specific laws, as outlined in the Torah, particularly in Numbers 30. Vows were a way for individuals to express their faith and reliance on God, and breaking a vow was seen as a serious offense. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom asar Definition a bond, binding obligation NASB Translation binding (1), binding obligation (1), obligation (6), obligations (3). Brown-Driver-Briggs אִסָּר noun masculineNum 30:8 bond, binding obligation (compare Biblical Aramaic אֱסָר, Syriac  ; so forms with suffix below see BaNB 62 compare Sta§ 208 a; but perhaps Aramaic loan-word see LagBN 175) — ׳א absolute Numbers 30:3 +; construct Numbers 30:13; suffix אֶסְרָהּ Numbers 30:5; plural suffix אֱסָרֶיהָ Numbers 30:6; Numbers 30:15, אֱסָרֶהָ Numbers 30:8 — only Numbers 30 (P), binding obligation of oath or vow; mostly accusative of congnate meaning with verb אָסַר (q. v.); Numbers 30:3; Numbers 30:4; Numbers 30:5 (twice in verse); Numbers 30:6; Numbers 30:8; Numbers 30:11; Numbers 30:12; אִסָּר נַפְשָׁהּ Numbers 30:13; שְׁבֻעַת אִסָּר binding oath Numbers 30:14. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance binding, bond Or riccar {is-sawr'}; from 'acar; an obligation or vow (of abstinence) -- binding, bond. see HEBREW 'acar Forms and Transliterations אֱסָרֶ֖יהָ אִסָּ֖ר אִסָּ֛ר אִסָּר֙ אסר אסריה וֶֽאֱסָרֶ֛הָ וֶֽאֱסָרֶ֛יהָ וֶֽאֱסָרָהּ֙ וּלְאִסַּ֥ר ואסרה ואסריה ולאסר ’ĕ·sā·re·hā ’ĕsārehā ’is·sār ’issār esaReiha isSar ū·lə·’is·sar ūlə’issar uleisSar veesaRah veesaReha veesaReiha we’ĕsārāh we’ĕsārehā we·’ĕ·sā·rāh we·’ĕ·sā·re·hāLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Numbers 30:2 HEB: שְׁבֻעָה֙ לֶאְסֹ֤ר אִסָּר֙ עַל־ נַפְשׁ֔וֹ NAS: himself with a binding obligation, he shall not violate KJV: his soul with a bond; he shall not break INT: an oath to bind A binding and himself Numbers 30:3 Numbers 30:4 Numbers 30:4 Numbers 30:5 Numbers 30:7 Numbers 30:10 Numbers 30:11 Numbers 30:12 Numbers 30:13 Numbers 30:14 11 Occurrences |
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