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 ...

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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
ReferenceText
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)

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Genesis
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