Strong’s H6218
עָשׂוֹר
Part of speech
Noun Masculine
Transliteration
`asowr
Pronunciation
ah-SOR
Definition
Ten-stringed instrument, decade
Meaning
ten, by abbreviated form ten strings, a decachord
Usage
The term "asor" primarily refers to a ten-stringed musical instrument used in ancient Israelite worship and music. It is often associated with the lyre or harp, instruments that were integral to the musical expressions found in the Psalms and other biblical texts. The word can also denote a group or set of ten, reflecting its root meaning.
Bible references
Genesis 24:55;Exodus 12:3;Leviticus 16:29;Leviticus 23:27;Leviticus 25:9;Numbers 29:7;Joshua 4:19;2 Kings 25:1;Psalm 33:2;Psalm 92:3;Psalm 144:9;Jeremiah 52:4;Jeremiah 52:12;Ezekiel 20:1;Ezekiel 24:1;Ezekiel 40:1