אַסִּיר
as.sir
Assir
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
Supported# Analysis of H0617H (אַסִּיר / Assir) Based on the lexicon data provided, אַסִּיר (Assir) appears as a proper noun rather than a common word with a generalized meaning. With only two occurrences in the biblical text, it functions as a personal name rather than a vocabulary term with semantic range. The word's limited frequency and classification as a noun designating a specific individual or individuals means it operates differently from typical Hebrew lexical entries that carry inherent meaning applicable across multiple contexts. The scarcity of attestation—just two biblical occurrences—indicates this was either a personal name of limited prominence or possibly two separate individuals sharing the same name. Without additional context from the provided data regarding these specific instances, the word's significance in biblical literature cannot be determined from frequency patterns alone. The designation as a proper noun distinguishes it fundamentally from common nouns, verbs, or other parts of speech that would typically be analyzed for semantic content and theological importance.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
2 total occurrences across the text