Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “עָשׁוֹק”
Understanding ʻâshôwq reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
oppressor. - oppressive (as noun, a tyrant) 1) oppressor, extortioner
H6216
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
עָשׁוֹק
Phoneticaw-shoke'
Transliterationʻâshôwq
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
oppressor. - oppressive (as noun, a tyrant) 1) oppressor, extortioner
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Jeremiah 22:3 | “Thus saith the Lord; Execute ye judgment and righteousness, and deliver the spoiled out of the hand of the oppressor: and do no wrong, do no violence to the stranger, the fatherless, nor the widow, neither shed innocent blood in this place.” Word: עָשׁוֹק (ʻâshôwq) |