עָשָׂ֔ר
𐤏𐤔𐤓
asar
for עֶשֶׂר; ten (only in combination), i.e. -teen; also (ordinal) -teenth; (eigh-, fif-, four-, nine-, seven-, six-, thir-) teen(-th), [phrase] eleven(-th), [phrase] sixscore thousand, [phrase] twelve(-th).
1 Chronicles 24:13 · Word #3
Lexicon H6240
| Lemma | עָשָׂר |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤏𐤔𐤓 |
| Transliteration | ʻâsâr |
| Strong's | H6240 |
Morphology HAcmsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | A — Adjective — Describes a noun |
| Subtype | c — Cardinal Number — Cardinal number |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
SIBI-P1 H6240-01
ten
| Root | עשר (ʿ-ś-r) |
| Core Meanings | ten, decade, group of ten, numerical completeness in a set of ten |
| Semantic Range | The number ten; a unit within larger compound numbers (e.g., thirteen, fourteen); ordinal sense in combination (tenth, -teenth); extended numerical expressions (e.g., multiples such as ten thousand). |
| Conceptual Significance | Ten functions as a foundational numerical unit in biblical thought, structuring legal, ethical, and ritual life (e.g., the Ten Words/Commandments). It often signifies completeness within a defined set and underlies related concepts such as the tithe (a tenth), marking covenantal obligation and ordered community life. |
| Morphological Notes | Cardinal number, masculine singular absolute. Used independently or in combination to form compound numbers (e.g., eleven–nineteen) and ordinal expressions (-teenth). The masculine form typically modifies masculine nouns; a distinct feminine form exists for feminine nouns. |
| Rendering Rationale | The form is a masculine singular absolute cardinal number (HAcmsa), so the faithful rendering is the masculine form "ten" used in counting masculine nouns or in compound numerals (e.g., -teen forms). English does not mark grammatical gender in numerals, so "ten" best preserves the lexical and grammatical value of the Hebrew masculine singular form. |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root עשר (ten, decade, group of ten, numerical completeness in a set of ten)
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
H6237-01 |
aaserenu | I will tithe him |
|
asar | ten (masculine singular) |
H6235-01 |
asarah | ten |
Word Usage (338 occurrences of H6240)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Genesis 5:8 | עֶשְׂרֵה֙ | esereh | twelve |
| Genesis 5:10 | עֶשְׂרֵה֙ | esereh | ten |
| Genesis 7:11 | עָשָׂ֥ר | asar | teenth |