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עֲשִׁת

𐤏𐤔𐤕

ʻăshith

H6246 verb

SILEX Entry

Root עשת to plan, to devise, to purpose, to intend

Definition

to consider, plan, purpose, or intend; denotes the act of deliberating or devising a course of action, especially in contexts involving intention, careful thought, or counsel.

Semantic Range

to purpose, to plan, to intend, to consider, to resolve, to plot

Root / Etymology

Derived from the root עשת (ʿ-š-t), whose core meaning is 'to plan, devise, purpose.' In Biblical Aramaic, עֲשִׁת shares its root with the Hebrew verb עָשַׁת ('to devise, plan').

Historical & Contextual Notes

עֲשִׁת occurs in Biblical Aramaic sections of the Hebrew Bible (notably Daniel and Ezra), where it refers to inner deliberation, thoughtful planning, or purposeful intent. The term is used for both positive and negative planning (such as plotting). In contrast to similar Aramaic verbs like מְלַל ('to say, speak') or גְּזַר ('to decide, decree'), עֲשִׁת primarily emphasizes formative thought processes rather than the pronouncement or execution of plans. Biblical Hebrew's parallel is עָשַׁת, but the Aramaic form is distinguished by use in later biblical contexts, reflecting both post-exilic linguistic developments and the administrative environment of the Persian imperial setting. English translations often use 'purpose,' 'intend,' or 'consider,' but these do not always reflect the nuance of deliberation found in the original. The word does not carry explicitly theological connotations.

Original Strong's Gloss (1890)

(Aramaic) corresponding to עָשַׁת; to purpose; think.

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Root Family

שית (sh-y-t) — to put, place, set, establish

Strong's Lemma SIBI-P1
H7896 שִׁית I will set
H7897 שִׁית garment of
H7898 שַׁיִת wild overgrowth
H8351 שֵׁת Appointed One
H8352 שֵׁת Appointed One

Word Forms

1 distinct form

SIDANCE Surface Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1 Occurrences
H6246-01 עֲשִׁ֔ית ashit AVQsmsa appointing I will set 1

Occurrences in Scripture

1 total occurrence

SIDANCE Reference Word Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1
H6246-01 Daniel 6:4 עֲשִׁ֔ית ashit AVQsmsa appointing I will set
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