What does Asher mean?

833 אָשַׁר, אָשַׁר [’ashar, ’asher /aw·shar/] v. A primitive root; TWOT 183; GK 886 and 887; 16 occurrences; AV translates as “blessed” seven times, “lead” twice, “go” twice, “guide” once, “happy” twice, “leaders” once, and “relieve” once. 1 to go straight, walk, go on, advance, make progress. 1a (Qal) to go straight on, make progress. 1b (Piel). 1b1 to go straight on, advance. 1b2 to lead on (causative). 1b3 to set right, righten. 1b4 to pronounce happy, call blessed. 1c (Pual). 1c1 to be advanced, be led on. 1c2 to be made happy, be blessed.

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v v: verb

TWOT Theological Wordbook of the Old Testament

GK Goodrick-Kohlenberger

AV Authorized Version

^[1]Strong, James: The Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible : Showing Every Word of the Test of the Common English Version of the Canonical Books, and Every Occurence of Each Word in Regular Order. electronic ed. Ontario : Woodside Bible Fellowship., 1996, S. H833

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Time to go home

Greetings everyone. Just wanted to post a quick update and some new photos.

Asher and Mom continue to do great. Asher get's the good eater award! He's also a very good sleeper. The nurse that brought him to use for his final feeding commented that she "would like to adopt him." She has been with him all three days and, as you can see, has grown very found of him.

Big brother along with both sets of grandparents have made visits to see Asher. We would also like to thank all of our great friends and family for continued prayer, encouraging words, timely food and coffee and the visits. We really appreciate everything you do for us! God bless you.

Lastly, a few photos to enjoy.

-Brandon

Some more Day 1 pictures

Welcome Baby Asher

It is with great joy that Carrie and I announce the birth of our son Asher Ephraim Bishop! Asher was born on 8/12/09 at 7:25 AM. He weighed in at 8 lbs 3 oz. I think it's worth mentioning that the umbilical cord was wrapped around his neck. However, the Lord took care of this little one even in the early days off his life.

Both Mom and baby are now doing great! Asher is eagerly awaiting a visit from his big brother Sage.

Please check back often for updates and new photos. For now, here's a few photos from day 1 to enjoy.

-Brandon