Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “בִּרְשַׁע”
Understanding Birshaʻ reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
probably from רֶשַׁע with a prepositional prefix; with wickedness Birsha. - § Birsha = "with iniquity" - Birsha, a king ...
H1306
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
בִּרְשַׁע
Phoneticbeer-shah'
TransliterationBirshaʻ
Grammar Code
N:N-M-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
probably from רֶשַׁע with a prepositional prefix; with wickedness Birsha. - § Birsha = "with iniquity" - Birsha, a king of Gomorrah 1) a king of Gomorrah
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 14:2 | “That these made war with Bera king of Sodom, and with Birsha king of Gomorrah, Shinab king of Admah, and Shemeber king of Zeboiim, and the king of Bela, which is Zoar.” Word: בִּרְשַׁע (Birshaʻ) |