Tag Archives: אָסַף

The verb אָסַף (root: א-ס-ף) means “to gather,” “to collect,” or “to assemble.” It is used frequently in the Hebrew Bible in both literal and figurative contexts: gathering people, collecting objects, or even being “gathered to one’s ancestors” (a euphemism for death). It is most commonly found in the Qal and Niphal binyanim: Qal: to gather, to collect, to bring in Niphal: to be gathered (often used in passive or reflexive senses) This verb plays a significant role in narratives (e.g.,… Learn Hebrew