אֶשֶׁר
Happiness ; only in masculine plural construction as interjection, how happy!
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What does אֶשֶׁר (ashre) mean in the Bible?
אֶשֶׁר (ashre) is a Hebrew word meaning "happiness ; only in masculine plural construction as interjection, how happy!". happiness; only in masculine plural construction as interjection, how happy! Biblical happiness is tied to alignment with God’s wisdom, not circumstantial ease. This term runs through the canonical themes of Wisdom.
Meaning
Exclamatory declaration of blessing—happiness pronounced upon those in right covenantal relationship with God
happiness; only in masculine plural construction as interjection, how happy! BDB: happiness Usage: blessed, happy.
Why This Word Matters
Biblical happiness is tied to alignment with God’s wisdom, not circumstantial ease. Proverbs 3:13-20
The term expresses the flourishing life experienced by those who follow wisdom. Proverbs 8:32-36
Grammatical Forms
How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.
Canonical Themes
Biblical Occurrences
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