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Re: [b-hebrew] Asher

From: George Athas <George.Athas AT moore.edu.au>
To: B-Hebrew <b-hebrew AT lists.ibiblio.org>
Subject: Re: [b-hebrew] Asher
Date: Thu, 8 Jul 2010 19:58:12 +1000

I think Asherah would be the feminine version of Asher, both meaning
'blessed', 'fortunate', 'well off', etc.

Exactly who or what Asherah was is another question altogether.

GEORGE ATHAS
Moore Theological College (Sydney, Australia)
www.moore.edu.au

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