Strong’s H0616
אַסִּיר
Part of speech
Noun Masculine
Transliteration
acciyr
Pronunciation
ah-SEER
Definition
Prisoner, captive
Meaning
bound, a captive
Usage
The term 'assir' is used in the Hebrew Bible to denote someone who is bound or imprisoned. It often refers to individuals who are physically confined, such as prisoners of war or those held in captivity due to legal or political reasons. The word can also metaphorically describe those who are spiritually or emotionally bound.
Bible references
Psalm 79:11;Isaiah 10:4;Isaiah 24:22;Isaiah 42:7