עֲשָׂהאֵל
a.sa.h.el
Asahel
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredBased on the given data, "Asahel" (עֲשָׂהאֵל, H6214H) is a proper name, designating a specific individual. The name is composed of two elements: "Asah" which is the Hebrew verb meaning "to do", and "El" which is a divine name, implying "God". Therefore, the name "Asahel" likely signifies "God does" or a similar construct. Given the single occurrence of this name in the Bible, its significance seems to be personal rather than widespread. This individual Asahel held importance in a specific context, but his role or contribution is not further elaborated in the data provided. The unique nature of his name, tied to the idea of divine action, may imply a connection to a particular event or individual associated with divine intervention. As a proper name, Asahel's use is restricted to a singular reference, making a comprehensive analysis challenging without further context.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence across the text