אָסָם (a.sam)
a.sam
storehouse
H:N-MQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 2 verses
- Root
- —
- Part of speech
- H:N-M
Word Overview
The noun asam refers to a place where goods are kept safe, specifically a storehouse or barn. In the Hebrew Bible, this word describes physical structures built to protect harvests and resources from spoilage or theft. It appears in only two verses, both located in the Old Testament, highlighting its role in agricultural life.
Its usage in Deuteronomy 28:12 connects the concept directly to divine blessing. The text promises that God will open "His good storehouse," the heavens, to send rain for the land. This imagery links physical storage with spiritual provision, suggesting that a secure storehouse is not just about accumulation but about receiving and safeguarding what is given.
While rare in Scripture, asam underscores the importance of preparation and stewardship. It reminds readers that resources are meant to be preserved for future needs rather than consumed immediately. The word carries no complex theological nuance beyond this practical reality of security and provision.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The Hebrew word asam describes a storehouse or barn, a place built to keep harvests safe from spoilage and theft. In ancient agricultural life, these structures were vital for survival, ensuring that food remained available through lean seasons. This simple concept reminds us that resources are not meant to be consumed immediately but preserved for future needs.
Scripture connects this physical reality to divine care. In Deuteronomy 28:12, God promises to open His storehouse, the heavens, to send timely rain. This imagery suggests that true security comes from trusting in God’s provision rather than our own hoarding. It invites us to view our resources as gifts to be stewarded wisely.
When we face uncertainty about the future, this word offers a quiet comfort. We are called to prepare with diligence, yet rest in the knowledge that our ultimate supply comes from above. May you find peace in knowing that God sees your efforts and provides for what is truly needed.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 2 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- storehouses/ your1×
- in/ barns/ your1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- בַּ/אֲסָמֶ֕י/ךָ1×
- אֲסָמֶ֣י/ךָ1×
Key Verses
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Deuteronomy 28:8
Yahweh will command the blessing on you in your barns, and in all that you put your hand to. He will bless you in the land which Yahweh your God gives you.
This verse links the physical barn to God's active blessing, promising that He will command success in all you do when you remain faithful.
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Proverbs 3:10
so your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will overflow with new wine.
Here the storehouse represents the result of honoring God with your firstfruits, showing that generosity leads to abundant provision.