עָשׁוֹת
𐤏𐤔𐤅𐤕
ʻâshôwth
H6219 adjective
SILEX Entry
Definition
A shining or polished surface, with particular reference to objects that reflect or emit radiance, such as weaponry (e.g., a spear point) or other metal implements. Used to describe something burnished, gleaming, or dazzling in appearance due to its finish or treatment.
Semantic Range
shining, polished, burnished; gleaming (as of weapons or metal objects); dazzling in appearance due to being well-finished
Root / Etymology
Root: עשת. The root עשת likely conveys the idea of making or fashioning, specifically in reference to metalwork. The noun עָשׁוֹת derives from this root, referring to the result of such craftsmanship—an object that is polished or burnished to brightness. The precise origin and broader development of the root are uncertain and not widely attested outside Biblical Hebrew, but connection to Arabic cognates (ʿašata, 'to polish') has been suggested.
Historical & Contextual Notes
עָשׁוֹת occurs in poetic or descriptive contexts, notably in Job 33:21 and Habakkuk 3:11, where it refers to shining objects, likely metal surfaces such as weapons (e.g., the head of a spear) that gleam due to being well-burnished. The term emphasizes the visual effect—brightness or reflectivity—rather than simply the material. Unlike other terms for 'shining' such as זהר or נוצץ, עָשׁוֹת specifically conveys a sense of intentional artistry or craftsmanship resulting in brilliance. In the Greek translation tradition, the word is sometimes rendered as ἀστραπή ('lightning' or 'flash'), indicating the intent to highlight its dazzling appearance. Later English translations may interpret it as 'glittering,' 'shining,' or 'burnished,' with some older translations, such as the King James Version, using more archaic terms like 'glittering' that may not communicate the craftsmanship implied in the Hebrew.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
from עָשַׁת; shining, i.e. polished; bright.
Bantu Hebrew
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עשת (ʿ-š-t) — to fashion, to burnish, to make shine
| Strong's | Lemma | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
| H6245 | עָשַׁת | they were sleek |
| H6248 | עַשְׁתּוּת | for deliberative-planning |
| H6250 | עֶשְׁתֹּנָה | his deliberations |
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H6219-01 |
עָשׁוֹת֙ | ashot | HAamsa |
wrought | burnished | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
1 occurrence
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H6219-01 |
Ezekiel 27:19 | עָשׁוֹת֙ | ashot | HAamsa |
wrought | burnished |