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Strong's H6239 עֹשֶׁר (osher)

Osher means “riches” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Strong's Number H6239
Language Hebrew
Linked Usages 36
Books 11

Strong's H6239 Quick Answer

Strong's H6239 עוֹשֶׁר (`osher) is a Hebrew Strong's word-study entry. `osher (o'-sher) n-m. 1. wealth [from H6238] It has 36 linked Bible usages across 11 books. Visible English usage signals include riches, wealth, and far. Indexed coverage on this page includes Old Testament.

Meaning
`osher (o'-sher) n-m. 1. wealth [from H6238]
Usage
36 linked usages
Books
11 indexed books
Corpus
Old Testament
Usage Words
riches, wealth, and far

Meaning and Definition

`osher (o'-sher) n-m. 1. wealth [from H6238] KJV: X far (richer), riches. Root(s): H6238

Original Word
עוֹשֶׁר
Transliteration
`osher
Derivation
Root: עשׁר First root strongs: 6238
Morphology
noun masc

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's H6239. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

How Strong's H6239 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render `osher, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.

riches 1 Samuel 17:25 27× wealth 2 Chronicles 1:11 far Proverbs 30:8

How Strong's H6239 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes Old Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.

  • The largest indexed corpus on this page is Old Testament with 36 linked usages.
  • The linked rows are Old Testament Hebrew usage, grouped by book for fast canonical scanning.

Strong's H6239 by Corpus

Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.

Strong's H6239 in the Old Testament

36 indexed usages in Old Testament.

Genesis 31:16 KJV

For all the riches which God hath taken from our father, that is ours, and our children's: now then, whatsoever God hath said unto thee, do.

1 Samuel 17:25 KJV

And the men of Israel said, Have ye seen this man that is come up? surely to defy Israel is he come up: and it shall be, that the man who killeth him, the king will enrich him with great riches, and will give him his daughter, and make his father's house free in Israel.

1 Kings 3:11 KJV

And God said unto him, Because thou hast asked this thing, and hast not asked for thyself long life; neither hast asked riches for thyself, nor hast asked the life of thine enemies; but hast asked for thyself understanding to discern judgment;

Usage Excerpts

First 36 linked usage excerpts for Strong's H6239.

Genesis 31:16 Old Testament, KJV
For all the riches which God hath taken from our father, that is ours, and our children's: now then, whatsoever God hath said unto thee, do.
1 Samuel 17:25 Old Testament, KJV
And the men of Israel said, Have ye seen this man that is come up? surely to defy Israel is he come up: and it shall be, that the man who killeth him, the king will enrich him with great riches, and will give him his daughter, and make his father's house free in Israel.
1 Kings 3:11 Old Testament, KJV
And God said unto him, Because thou hast asked this thing, and hast not asked for thyself long life; neither hast asked riches for thyself, nor hast asked the life of thine enemies; but hast asked for thyself understanding to discern judgment;
1 Kings 3:13 Old Testament, KJV
And I have also given thee that which thou hast not asked, both riches, and honour: so that there shall not be any among the kings like unto thee all thy days.
1 Kings 10:23 Old Testament, KJV
So king Solomon exceeded all the kings of the earth for riches and for wisdom.
1 Chronicles 29:12 Old Testament, KJV
Both riches and honour come of thee, and thou reignest over all; and in thine hand is power and might; and in thine hand it is to make great, and to give strength unto all.
1 Chronicles 29:28 Old Testament, KJV
And he died in a good old age, full of days, riches, and honour: and Solomon his son reigned in his stead.
2 Chronicles 1:11 Old Testament, KJV
And God said to Solomon, Because this was in thine heart, and thou hast not asked riches, wealth, or honour, nor the life of thine enemies, neither yet hast asked long life; but hast asked wisdom and knowledge for thyself, that thou mayest judge my people, over whom I have made thee king:
2 Chronicles 1:12 Old Testament, KJV
Wisdom and knowledge is granted unto thee; and I will give thee riches, and wealth, and honour, such as none of the kings have had that have been before thee, neither shall there any after thee have the like.
2 Chronicles 9:22 Old Testament, KJV
And king Solomon passed all the kings of the earth in riches and wisdom.
2 Chronicles 17:5 Old Testament, KJV
Therefore the LORD stablished the kingdom in his hand; and all Judah brought to Jehoshaphat presents; and he had riches and honour in abundance.
2 Chronicles 18:1 Old Testament, KJV
Now Jehoshaphat had riches and honour in abundance, and joined affinity with Ahab.
2 Chronicles 32:27 Old Testament, KJV
And Hezekiah had exceeding much riches and honour: and he made himself treasuries for silver, and for gold, and for precious stones, and for spices, and for shields, and for all manner of pleasant jewels;
Esther 1:4 Old Testament, KJV
When he shewed the riches of his glorious kingdom and the honour of his excellent majesty many days, even an hundred and fourscore days.
Esther 5:11 Old Testament, KJV
And Haman told them of the glory of his riches, and the multitude of his children, and all the things wherein the king had promoted him, and how he had advanced him above the princes and servants of the king.
Psalms 49:6 Old Testament, KJV
They that trust in their wealth, and boast themselves in the multitude of their riches;
Psalms 52:7 Old Testament, KJV
Lo, this is the man that made not God his strength; but trusted in the abundance of his riches, and strengthened himself in his wickedness.
Psalms 112:3 Old Testament, KJV
Wealth and riches shall be in his house: and his righteousness endureth for ever.
Proverbs 3:16 Old Testament, KJV
Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches and honour.
Proverbs 8:18 Old Testament, KJV
Riches and honour are with me; yea, durable riches and righteousness.
Proverbs 11:16 Old Testament, KJV
A gracious woman retaineth honour: and strong men retain riches.
Proverbs 11:28 Old Testament, KJV
He that trusteth in his riches shall fall; but the righteous shall flourish as a branch.
Proverbs 13:8 Old Testament, KJV
The ransom of a man's life are his riches: but the poor heareth not rebuke.
Proverbs 14:24 Old Testament, KJV
The crown of the wise is their riches: but the foolishness of fools is folly.
Proverbs 22:1 Old Testament, KJV
A GOOD name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold.
Proverbs 22:4 Old Testament, KJV
By humility and the fear of the LORD are riches, and honour, and life.
Proverbs 30:8 Old Testament, KJV
Remove far from me vanity and lies: give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with food convenient for me:
Ecclesiastes 4:8 Old Testament, KJV
There is one alone, and there is not a second; yea, he hath neither child nor brother: yet is there no end of all his labour; neither is his eye satisfied with riches; neither saith he, For whom do I labour, and bereave my soul of good? This is also vanity, yea, it is a sore travail.
Ecclesiastes 5:13 Old Testament, KJV
There is a sore evil which I have seen under the sun, namely, riches kept for the owners thereof to their hurt.
Ecclesiastes 5:14 Old Testament, KJV
But those riches perish by evil travail: and he begetteth a son, and there is nothing in his hand.
Ecclesiastes 5:19 Old Testament, KJV
Every man also to whom God hath given riches and wealth, and hath given him power to eat thereof, and to take his portion, and to rejoice in his labour; this is the gift of God.
Ecclesiastes 6:2 Old Testament, KJV
A man to whom God hath given riches, wealth, and honour, so that he wanteth nothing for his soul of all that he desireth, yet God giveth him not power to eat thereof, but a stranger eateth it: this is vanity, and it is an evil disease.
Ecclesiastes 9:11 Old Testament, KJV
I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favour to men of skill; but time and chance happeneth to them all.
Jeremiah 9:23 Old Testament, KJV
Thus saith the LORD, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches:
Jeremiah 17:11 Old Testament, KJV
As the partridge sitteth on eggs, and hatcheth them not; so he that getteth riches, and not by right, shall leave them in the midst of his days, and at his end shall be a fool.
Daniel 11:2 Old Testament, KJV
And now will I shew thee the truth. Behold, there shall stand up yet three kings in Persia; and the fourth shall be far richer than they all: and by his strength through his riches he shall stir up all against the realm of Grecia.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's H6239, grouped by book.

Genesis 1 usage, Old Testament
1 Samuel 1 usage, Old Testament
1 Kings 3 usages, Old Testament
1 Chronicles 2 usages, Old Testament
2 Chronicles 6 usages, Old Testament
Esther 2 usages, Old Testament
Psalms 3 usages, Old Testament
Proverbs 9 usages, Old Testament
Ecclesiastes 6 usages, Old Testament
Jeremiah 2 usages, Old Testament
Daniel 1 usage, Old Testament

Strong's H6239 FAQ

What does osher (עֹשֶׁר) mean?

Osher (Strong's H6239) is a Hebrew word most simply glossed "riches". `osher (o'-sher) n-m. 1. wealth [from H6238]

How many times is osher (עֹשֶׁר) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 36 linked usages for Strong's H6239 across 11 books.

Where can I study osher (עֹשֶׁר) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's H6239 in context. The indexed coverage includes Old Testament.

What English words translate osher (עֹשֶׁר)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as riches, wealth, and far. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.