Strong’s H0842

אֲשֵׁרָה

Part of speech

Proper Name Feminine

Transliteration

asherah

Pronunciation

ah-she-RAH

Definition

Asherah, grove

Meaning

Asherah

Usage

In the Hebrew Bible, "Asherah" refers to both a Canaanite goddess and the wooden cultic objects associated with her worship. These objects, often translated as "groves" in older English versions, were typically wooden poles or trees set up near altars dedicated to Baal and other deities. The term is used to denote idolatrous practices that were condemned by the Israelite prophets and leaders.

Bible references

Exodus 34:13;Deuteronomy 7:5;Deuteronomy 12:3;Deuteronomy 16:21;Judges 3:7;Judges 6:25;Judges 6:26;Judges 6:28;Judges 6:30;1 Kings 14:15;1 Kings 14:23;1 Kings 15:13;1 Kings 16:33;1 Kings 18:19;2 Kings 13:6;2 Kings 17:10;2 Kings 17:16;2 Kings 18:4;2 Kings 21:3;2 Kings 21:7;2 Kings 23:4;2 Kings 23:6;2 Kings 23:7;2 Kings 23:14;2 Kings 23:15