ἈΣΜΚ, ἀσμκ
ASMK, asmk
Sounds Like: AS-mek
Translations: Psalm 140, Psalm 140 (LXX), Psalm 140 (Septuagint)
From the root: ἈΣΜΚ
Part of Speech: Numeral, Abbreviation, Unknown
Explanation: This word is most likely an abbreviation for a psalm number, specifically Psalm 140 (or Psalm 141 in some numbering systems). In the Septuagint (LXX), the Greek translation of the Old Testament, psalms are often referred to by number. The letters ἈΣΜΚ, when interpreted as Greek numerals, correspond to 1 + 200 + 40 + 20, which sums to 261. However, this is not a standard psalm number. Given the context of 'Sing to the Lord... new', it strongly suggests a psalm reference. It is highly probable that ἈΣΜΚ is a scribal error or an unusual abbreviation for Psalm 140 (Ψαλμός ΡΜʹ), which is Psalm 141 in the Masoretic Text. The Septuagint Psalm 140 (LXX) begins with 'Κύριε, ἐκέκραξα πρὸς σέ, εἰσάκουσόν μου' (Lord, I have cried to You, hear me). The phrase 'ᾄσατε τῷ κυρίῳ ᾆσμα καινόν' (sing to the Lord a new song) appears in other psalms (e.g., Psalm 95/96, Psalm 97/98, Psalm 149), but the specific combination with 'ἈΣΜΚ' points to a numerical reference. Therefore, it is most likely a corrupted or non-standard way of indicating Psalm 140.
Inflection: Does not inflect
Unknown: Yes
Instances
Justin Martyr
- Dialogue with Trypho the Jew — 73:3
From the same root
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