Ἀσά
Asá
G760 noun
SILEX Entry
Definition
Proper name; Asa. Refers specifically to a royal individual in Hebrew tradition: Asa, traditionally identified as a ruler (king) of the southern kingdom centered in Jerusalem during the divided monarchy period. In Greek contexts, the name functions solely as a personal name, denoting the same historical figure referenced in Hebrew texts.
Semantic Range
Asa (individual name), ruler of southern kingdom after the division of Israel, genealogical ancestor in biblical lineage
Root / Etymology
From Hebrew אָסָא (Asa), of uncertain etymology. Adopted directly into Greek form without significant alteration.
Historical & Contextual Notes
In the Greek Old Testament (Septuagint), Ἀσά transliterates the Hebrew proper name אָסָא, denoting the third king of the kingdom of Judah (or Judea) following the schism after Solomon. In the New Testament (e.g. Matthew 1:7-8), Ἀσά appears as part of the genealogical listing tracing lineage from Abraham through David to Jesus, where it maintains its function purely as a personal/historical name. English translations commonly render Ἀσά as 'Asa.' The name does not carry meaning beyond identification of the historical individual; it is not used generally or metaphorically. As a proper name, it is not inflected or given broader senses in Greek literature. Septuagint and New Testament usages are consistent with each other. Later tradition would refer to Asa as a king of Judah; in the context of the New Testament genealogy, the historical context is preserved but the term 'king' may or may not be specified.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
of Hebrew origin (אָסָא); Asa, an Israelite:--Asa.
Root Family
Ἀσά (Asa) — personal name, proper noun (individual)
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G760-01 |
Ἀσάφ | asaph | N ACC M SG |
Asa | Asa | Asa | 2 |
Occurrences in Scripture
2 occurrences
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G760-01 |
Matthew 1:7 | Ἀσάφ | asaph | N ACC M SG |
Asa | Asa | Asa |
G760-01 |
Matthew 1:8 | Ἀσὰφ | asaph | N NOM M SG |
Asa | Asa | Asa |