Original Word: אָסִיף
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: aciyph
Pronunciation: ah-seef'
Phonetic Spelling: (aw-seef')
Definition: Gathering, harvest, ingathering
Meaning: gathered, a gathering in of crops

ingathering

Or maciph {aw-seef'}; from 'acaph; gathered, i.e. (abstractly) a gathering in of crops -- ingathering.

see HEBREW 'acaph

Word Origin
from asaph
Definition
ingathering, harvest
NASB Translation
ingathering (2).

אָסִיף noun [masculine] ingathering, harvest (on formation compare Lag^{BN 173} Ba^{NB 136}) חַג הָאָסִיף Exodus 34:22 (J); הָאָסִף ׳ה Exodus 23:16 (E) — both Cov't codes.

[אָסֹף]

noun [masculine] what is gathered, store, hence בֵּית הָאֲסֻמִּים store-house, near south gate of temple 1 Chronicles 26:15 (compare 2 Chronicles 25:24); 2 Chronicles 25:17 ׳הָא alone in same sense; compare אֲסֻמֵּי הַשְּׁעָרִים Nehemiah 12:25.

Word Origin: Derived from the root אָסַף (asaph), which means "to gather" or "to collect."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Greek Number 4863: συνάγω (sunagō) • to gather together, to collect
• Strong's Greek Number 2326: θερισμός (therismos) • harvest, reaping

These Greek terms reflect similar themes of gathering and harvest, emphasizing the continuity of these concepts across both the Hebrew and Greek Scriptures.

Usage: The word אָסִיף is used in the context of agricultural activities, particularly in reference to the harvest season. It is associated with the collection of crops and the celebration of the bounty provided by God.

Context: The term אָסִיף appears in the Hebrew Bible in contexts related to agriculture and the harvest. It is often used to describe the time of year when crops are gathered from the fields, marking a period of both labor and celebration. The gathering of crops was a significant event in ancient Israelite society, as it represented the culmination of a season's work and the provision of sustenance for the community.

In the Berean Standard Bible, the concept of gathering is illustrated in passages that highlight the importance of the harvest. For example, in Exodus 23:16, the Feast of Ingathering is mentioned: "You are to celebrate the Feast of Ingathering at the end of the year, when you gather in your crops from the field." This feast, also known as the Feast of Tabernacles or Sukkot, was a time of rejoicing and thanksgiving for the harvest.

The act of gathering is not only a physical activity but also carries spiritual significance. It serves as a reminder of God's provision and faithfulness, as well as the dependence of the people on His blessings. The harvest season was a time to acknowledge God's role in the fertility of the land and the abundance of the produce.

הָֽאָסִ֔יף הָֽאָסִף֙ האסיף האסף hā’āsip̄ hā’āsîp̄ hā·’ā·sip̄ hā·’ā·sîp̄ haaSifInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts