Strong's H6237 (Hebrew)[edit | edit source]

Lemma: עָשַׂר (ʻâsar)

Pronunciation: aw-sar'

POS: aw-sar' Morph: v

Exegesis: a primitive root (identical with ); to accumulate; but used only as denominative from ;

Definition: a primitive root (identical with עָשַׁר); to accumulate; but used only as denominative from עֶשֶׂר; to tithe, i.e. to take or give atenth; [idiom] surely, give (take) the tenth, (have, take) tithe(-ing, -s), [idiom] truly.

KJV Usage: [idiom] surely, give (take) the tenth, (have, take) tithe(-ing, -s), [idiom] truly.

Senses[edit | edit source]

• 1. 1) to tithe, take the tenth part of, give a tithe, take a tithe
• 2. 1a) (Qal) to tithe
• 3. 1b) (Piel) to give a tithe
• 4. 1c) (Hiphil) to take a tithe

Cross References[edit | edit source]

• GREEK G1183

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