ʼâshîysh — H808

Definition

feminine noun

a (ruined) foundation

1. with sense of pressing down, foundation

Usually translated as

foundation

Origin

from the same as H784 (in the sense of pressing down firmly; compare H803)

• Same as ʼêsh (H784)
• Same as ʼăshûwyâh (H803)

Greek equivalents

• katoikéō (G2730)

Occurrences

ʼâshîysh occurs 1 time in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Isaiah (1)

• Isaiah 16:7 — Therefore shall Moab howl for Moab, every one shall howl: for the foundations of Kir-hareseth shall ye mourn; surely they are stricken.