Definition
Definition of Ashur - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
cultureRare male given name in Assyrian cultureRare
- Ashur is a common name among Assyrians.
2.
Assyrian cityTECH. ancient city on the Tigris, capital of AssyriaTECH.
- The ruins of Ashur are near modern-day Mosul.
3.
mythologyTECH. chief god in Assyrian mythologyTECH.
- Ashur was worshipped by the Assyrians.
4.
biblical figureTECH. grandson of Noah in the Book of GenesisTECH.
- Ashur is listed as a descendant of Noah in Genesis.
Examples of Ashur in a sentence
In Assyrian culture, Ashur is a revered name. Ashur was a significant center in ancient Mesopotamia. Archaeologists discovered artifacts from Ashur. Ancient texts often mention Ashur in rituals. Ashur was depicted in many Assyrian carvings. In ancient texts, Ashur is revered as a patriarch.
Many scholars study the lineage of Ashur in biblical history.
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- Hebrew:אַשּׁוּר, אָשׁוּר, ...
- Russian:Ашур, Ашшур, ...
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- Hindi:अशूर, ...
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