Strong’s H0804

אַשּׁוּר

Part of speech

proper name, of a people and territory

Transliteration

Ashshuwr

Pronunciation

ash-SHOOR

Definition

Assyria

Meaning

Ashshur

Usage

The term "Ashshuwr" refers to the ancient kingdom and empire of Assyria, a significant power in the Near East during the biblical period. It is often used to denote the people, the land, or the empire itself. Assyria is frequently mentioned in the context of its interactions with Israel and Judah, often as an instrument of God's judgment.

Bible references

Genesis 2:14;Genesis 10:11;Genesis 10:22;Genesis 25:18;Numbers 24:22;Numbers 24:24;2 Kings 15:19;2 Kings 15:20;2 Kings 15:20;2 Kings 15:29;2 Kings 15:29;2 Kings 16:7;2 Kings 16:8;2 Kings 16:9;2 Kings 16:9;2 Kings 16:10;2 Kings 16:18;2 Kings 17:3;2 Kings 17:4;2 Kings 17:4;2 Kings 17:4;2 Kings 17:5;2 Kings 17:6;2 Kings 17:6;2 Kings 17:23