Strong's H6238 (Hebrew)[edit | edit source]

Lemma: עָשַׁר (ʻâshar)

Pronunciation: aw-shar'

POS: aw-shar' Morph: v

Exegesis: a primitive root;

Definition: a primitive root; properly, to accumulate; chiefly (specifically) to grow (causatively, make) rich; be(-come, en-, make, make self, wax) rich, make (1 Kings 22:48 marg). See עָשָׂר.

KJV Usage: be(-come, en-, make, make self, wax) rich, make (1 Kings 22:48 marg). See .

Senses[edit | edit source]

• 1. 1) to be or become rich or wealthy, enrich, pretend to be rich
• 2. 1a) (Qal) to be or become rich
• 3. 1b) (Hiphil)
• 4. 1b1) to make rich
• 5. 1b2) to gain riches
• 6. 1c) (Hithpael) to enrich oneself, pretend to be rich

Cross References[edit | edit source]

• GREEK G4147
• GREEK G4148

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