עַשְׁתּוּת
𐤏𐤔𐤕𐤅𐤕
ʻashtûwth
H6248 noun
SILEX Entry
Definition
Deliberation, thoughtful consideration, or prudent counsel; refers to the process or act of careful thinking or reflection, especially in matters requiring discretion or wisdom. In context, it may denote strategic planning or prudence, emphasizing not only the act of thinking itself but often the resulting advice or course of action drawn from such deliberation.
Semantic Range
cogitation, thoughtful deliberation, prudent counsel, strategic planning, careful consideration, deliberate thought
Root / Etymology
Root: עשת. Derived from the verb עָשַׁת, meaning 'to think, devise, or plan.' The noun עַשְׁתוּת is a nominal formation denoting an act, state, or quality of thinking or deliberation. Root-level meaning refers to the process of considering or devising.
Historical & Contextual Notes
Attested in later biblical Hebrew (notably in the post-exilic period), עַשְׁתוּת occurs in contexts emphasizing careful, prudent thought, particularly in wisdom literature (cf. 1 Chronicles 28:9). Its usage highlights the value of inner reflection, intentional planning, or strategic advice, differing somewhat from more generic Hebrew terms for thought (e.g., מַחֲשָׁבָה) by stressing a wise, considered process. English translations vary—'counsel,' 'deliberation,' or 'prudence'—but can sometimes flatten the nuance of considered or strategic thinking inherent in the term. In post-biblical Hebrew, related forms continue to carry the sense of mental devising or prudent planning, with implications for practical as well as intellectual wisdom. The notion should not be confused with spontaneous or casual thought, as the term always signals a degree of thoughtful intention.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
from עָשַׁת; cogitation; thought.
Bantu Hebrew
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עשת (ʿ-š-t) — to think, devise, plan
| Strong's | Lemma | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
| H6219 | עָשׁוֹת | burnished |
| H6245 | עָשַׁת | they were sleek |
| H6250 | עֶשְׁתֹּנָה | his deliberations |
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H6248-01 |
לְ/עַשְׁתּ֣וּת | leashetut | HR/Ncfsc |
for misfortune | for deliberative-planning | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H6248-01 |
Job 12:5 | לְ/עַשְׁתּ֣וּת | leashetut | HR/Ncfsc |
for misfortune | for deliberative-planning |