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עָשֵׁשׁ H6244
H6244 is the Hebrew word עָשֵׁשׁ, transliterated ʻâshêsh and said aw-shaysh'. The King James Version most often renders it consumed.
What it means
probably to shrink, i.e. fail.
Where it comes from
a primitive root.
How the King James Version translates it
Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: be consumed.
Verses using עָשֵׁשׁ
All 2 verses, quoted in full.
Psalm 6:7 · KJV
Mine eye is consumed because of grief; it waxeth old because of all mine enemies.
Psalm 31:9 · KJV
Have mercy upon me, O LORD, for I am in trouble: mine eye is consumed with grief, yea, my soul and my belly.
Common questions
What does Strong's H6244 mean?
H6244 is the Hebrew word עָשֵׁשׁ (ʻâshêsh), meaning probably to shrink, i.e. fail.
How is H6244 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it consumed (2 times).
How many times does H6244 appear in the Bible?
עָשֵׁשׁ (ʻâshêsh) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does H6244 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: a primitive root.
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