אֲשִׁימָֽא
𐤀𐤔𐤉𐤌𐤀
Ashima
Ashima
A proper name designating a deity venerated by the inhabitants of Hamath; Ashima. The word refers specifically to this cultic figure worshipped in non-Israelite religious contexts, particularly in the region of Hamath as depicted in biblical texts. The term functions exclusively as a theonym (a name of a deity), without application to persons, places, or general concepts in the Hebrew Bible.
2 Kings 17:30 · Word #16
Lexicon H807
| Lemma | אַשִׁימָא |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤀𐤔𐤉𐤌𐤀 |
| Transliteration | Ashima |
| Strong's | H807 |
| Definition | A proper name designating a deity venerated by the inhabitants of Hamath; Ashima. The word refers specifically to this cultic figure worshipped in non-Israelite religious contexts, particularly in the region of Hamath as depicted in biblical texts. The term functions exclusively as a theonym (a name of a deity), without application to persons, places, or general concepts in the Hebrew Bible. |
Morphology HNp
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | p — Proper Name — Proper name |
Common Translation
| Phrase | Ashima |
SIBI-P1 Translation H807-01
Ashima
| Morphological Notes | Proper noun, feminine singular form; theonym; no pronominal suffix or verbal stem. |
| Rendering Rationale | This form is a proper noun functioning exclusively as the name of a specific deity venerated in Hamath. Since the root and etymology are uncertain and it operates solely as a theonym, the faithful rendering preserves the name itself. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
Ashima
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | Proper noun transliterated from Hebrew. P1 meaning: Ashima |