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H823

אַשְׁנָה

ʼAshnâh /ash-naw'/ Ask about this word
Rootprobably a variation for יְשָׁנָה
MeaningAshnah, the name of two places in Palestine
KJV usageAshnah.

Word Study

In depth

A plain-language study of ʼAshnâh — the range of meaning it carries, how Scripture actually uses it, and where it points. Written for readers who don’t know the original language.

Core Meaning & Semantic Range

The Hebrew word ʼAshnâh, represented by H823, is the name of two places in Palestine. It appears 2 times across 2 unique verses in the Bible. The name is described as probably a variation for יְשָׁנָה. ʼAshnâh is used exclusively as a proper noun to identify these specific towns.

Biblical Occurrences & Contextual Analysis

Both occurrences of H823 are found in the book of Joshua, within the comprehensive lists detailing the inheritance of the tribe of Judah. The first instance places Ashnah in the "valley" region, alongside the cities of Eshtaol and Zoreah Joshua 15:33. The second mention of Ashnah appears in a different list of cities that includes Jiphtah and Nezib, indicating a second, distinct location also within Judah's territory Joshua 15:43.

Related Words & Concepts

The meaning of H823 is understood through the places and geographical features mentioned with it:

  • H8219 shᵉphêlâh: This word means "Lowland, i.e. (with the article) the maritime slope of Palestine" and describes the region where the first Ashnah was located Joshua 15:33.
  • H847 ʼEshtâʼôl: Defined as "intreaty; Eshtaol, a place in Palestine," it is a town listed with Ashnah Joshua 15:33.
  • H6881 Tsorʻâh: This is "Tsorah, a place in Palestine," another town named alongside Ashnah Joshua 15:33.
  • H3316 Yiphtâch: Meaning "he will open," this is "Jiphtah," a place in Palestine listed with the second Ashnah Joshua 15:43.
  • H5334 Nᵉtsîyb: This word for "station" also refers to "Netsib, a place in Palestine," and is mentioned with the second Ashnah Joshua 15:43.

Theological Significance

The significance of H823 is geographical and historical, marking a key aspect of Israel's story.

  • Land Allotment: The listings of towns like Ashnah serve as a detailed record of the division of the promised land, a central event in the book of Joshua.
  • Tribal Identity: By naming these specific towns, the text formally establishes the boundaries and holdings of the tribe of Judah, reinforcing its identity and inheritance.
  • Historical Record: The careful enumeration of two separate towns named Ashnah within Judah's territory highlights the meticulous nature of the biblical account of the land distribution (Joshua 15:33, Joshua 15:43).

Summary

In summary, H823 ʼAshnâh is not a word with deep theological meaning but a geographical marker of great historical importance. Its two appearances in the book of Joshua are integral to the record of the Israelite settlement of Canaan. These verses anchor the biblical narrative in a specific time and place, documenting the fulfillment of the land promise to the tribe of Judah.

How the KJV Renders It

Translation

Strong’s lists the renderings but not their weight. These are counted from the King James text of the tagged verses — the bar under each is how often the translators actually reached for it. Select one to filter the occurrences below.

Grammatical Forms

Morphology

In the Hebrew Old Testament, this word appears as a noun across 2 occurrences, inflected in 1 grammatical form — each row is one form, and the bar is how often it is that form. Select any form to read what each part of its name means, and to filter the occurrence list to it.

  • אַשְׁנָה

Related Words

Related

Other entries the study above points to — each one is drawn from a reference it makes. Follow the trail to see how the words connect.

H8219 שְׁפֵלָה from שָׁפֵל; Lowland, i.e. (with the article) the maritime slope of Palestine; low country, (low) plain, vale(-ley). H847 אֶשְׁתָּאֹל or אֶשְׁתָּאוֹל; probably from שָׁאַל; intreaty; Eshtaol, a place in Palestine; Eshtaol. H6881 צׇרְעָה apparently another form for צִרְעָה; Tsorah, a place in Palestine; Zareah, Zorah, Zoreah. H3316 יִפְתָּח from פָּתַח; he will open; Jiphtach, an Israelite; also a place in Palestine; Jephthah, Jiphtah. H5334 נְצִיב the same as נְצִיב; station; Netsib, a place in Palestine; Nezib.

Theographic Context

Context

The people, places, and span of history the verses containing this word touch on — drawn from the theographic tagging of Scripture. Select any name to isolate its verses in the occurrence list.

Biblical Distribution

Distribution

2 verses, all in Joshua — and none of the other 38 Old Testament books.

Every Occurrence

Concordance

Every verse where the word is tagged in the King James text. Filter by book, by the English word the translators chose, by grammatical form, or search within the verses.

Sources. Definition and numbering: James Strong, Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible (1890). Morphology: STEPBible / Tyndale House (CC BY). Verse tagging: the King James text keyed to Strong’s numbers. Every count on this page is computed from the tagged corpus, not estimated.