אַשְׂרִיאֵלִי (as.ri.e.li)
as.ri.e.li
Asrielite
N:N--PGQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
- —
- Part of speech
- N:N--PG
Word Overview
The term asrieli identifies a member of the Asrielite clan, a specific family line within the tribe of Manasseh. It appears only once in the Hebrew Bible, at Numbers 26:31, where it functions as a gentilic adjective to distinguish this group during the census of Israelites in the wilderness.
The name derives from Asriel (H0844), who was the son of Gilead and grandson of Manasseh. The sources note that the clan’s name carries the meaning "I shall be prince of God," linking their identity to divine favor. This single occurrence serves to record the lineage alongside other brothers like Abiezer and Hepher, preserving the tribal structure as the people prepared to enter the Promised Land.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Asrielite appears in Numbers 26:31 during a census taken as Israel prepared to enter the Promised Land. This single mention records a specific family line within the tribe of Manasseh, tracing back to Asriel, the son of Gilead. The name itself carries the meaning "I shall be prince of God," linking this clan’s identity directly to divine favor and purpose.
While this word appears only once in Scripture, it reminds us that every family line matters to God. He keeps careful records of His people, preserving their names and heritage even when they are wandering in the wilderness. This attention to detail shows that no one is overlooked in God’s plan for His people.
For your faith, this word highlights the value of belonging to God’s family. Just as Asriel was remembered by name, you are known personally by God. His care extends to every individual and lineage, ensuring that each part of His people is accounted for and valued in His eternal purposes.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- the/ Asrielite[s]1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- הָֽ/אַשְׂרִֽאֵלִ֑י1×
Key Verses
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Numbers 26:31
and Asriel, the family of the Asrielites; and Shechem, the family of the Shechemites;
This verse lists the Asrielites as a distinct family group during the second census, preserving their lineage as Israel prepared to enter Canaan.