The meaning of “עֹשֶׁק”
Understanding ʻôsheq reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
cruelly, extortion, oppression, thing (deceitfully gotten). - injury, fraud, (subjectively) distress, (concretely) unjus...
עֹשֶׁק
cruelly, extortion, oppression, thing (deceitfully gotten). - injury, fraud, (subjectively) distress, (concretely) unjust gain 1) oppression, extortion, injury 1a) oppression 1b) extortion 1c) gain by extortion
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Leviticus 6:4 | “Then it shall be, because he hath sinned, and is guilty, that he shall restore that which he took violently away, or the thing which he hath deceitfully gotten, or that which was delivered him to keep, or the lost thing which he found,” Word: עֹשֶׁק (ʻôsheq) | |
| Psalms 73:8 | “They are corrupt, and speak wickedly concerning oppression: they speak loftily.” Word: עֹשֶׁק (ʻôsheq) | |
| Ecclesiastes 7:7 | “Surely oppression maketh a wise man mad; and a gift destroyeth the heart.” Word: עֹשֶׁק (ʻôsheq) | |
| Isaiah 54:14 | “In righteousness shalt thou be established: thou shalt be far from oppression; for thou shalt not fear: and from terror; for it shall not come near thee.” Word: עֹשֶׁק (ʻôsheq) | |
| Jeremiah 22:17 | “But thine eyes and thine heart are not but for thy covetousness, and for to shed innocent blood, and for oppression, and for violence, to do it.” Word: עֹשֶׁק (ʻôsheq) |
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