Word Study

The meaning of עֵשֶׁק

Understanding ʻÊsheq reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

H6232
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
ReferenceText
1 Chronicles 8:39

And the sons of Eshek his brother were, Ulam his firstborn, Jehush the second, and Eliphelet the third.

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
1x
Most Frequent Book
1 Chronicles
Book Distribution
1 Chronicles1

Devotional Reflection

How does the original Hebrew meaning of 'עֵשֶׁק' deepen your understanding of 1 Chronicles 8:39?