Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “עֵשֶׁק”
Understanding ʻÊsheq reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
Eshek. - § Eshek = "oppressor" - Eshek, an Israelite 1) a Benjamite, late descendant of Saul
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Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
עֵשֶׁק
Phoneticay-shek'
TransliterationʻÊsheq
Grammar Code
N:N-M-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Eshek. - § Eshek = "oppressor" - Eshek, an Israelite 1) a Benjamite, late descendant of Saul
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Chronicles 8:39 | “And the sons of Eshek his brother were, Ulam his firstborn, Jehush the second, and Eliphelet the third.” Word: עֵשֶׁק (ʻÊsheq) |