Strong’s H0839

אֲשֻׁר

Part of speech

Noun Feminine

Transliteration

ashur

Pronunciation

ah-SHOOR or ah-SHOOR-eem

Definition

Asshur, Asshurim

Meaning

the cedar tree, some other light elastic wood

Usage

The term "Ashur" primarily refers to Assyria, an ancient Mesopotamian empire known for its powerful military and significant influence in the ancient Near East. In some contexts, it can also refer to the people of Assyria or the deity associated with the Assyrian empire. "Ashurim" is the plural form, often used to denote the people or descendants of Asshur.

Bible references

Ezekiel 27:6