The meaning of “רָשַׁע”
Understanding râshaʻ reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
condemn, make trouble, vex, be (commit, deal, depart, do) wicked(-ly, -ness). - to be (causatively, do or declare) wrong...
רָשַׁע
condemn, make trouble, vex, be (commit, deal, depart, do) wicked(-ly, -ness). - to be (causatively, do or declare) wrong - by implication, to disturb, violate 1) to be wicked, act wickedly 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be wicked, act wickedly 1a2) to be guilty, be condemned 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to condemn as guilty (in civil relations) 1b2) to condemn as guilty (in ethical or religious relations) 1b3) to act wickedly (in ethics and religion)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Exodus 22:9 | “For all manner of trespass, whether it be for ox, for ass, for sheep, for raiment, or for any manner of lost thing, which another challengeth to be his, the cause of both parties shall come before the judges; and whom the judges shall condemn, he shall pay double unto his neighbour.” Word: רָשַׁע (râshaʻ) | |
| 1 Samuel 14:47 | “So Saul took the kingdom over Israel, and fought against all his enemies on every side, against Moab, and against the children of Ammon, and against Edom, and against the kings of Zobah, and against the Philistines: and whithersoever he turned himself, he vexed them.” Word: רָשַׁע (râshaʻ) | |
| 1 Kings 8:47 | “Yet if they shall bethink themselves in the land whither they were carried captives, and repent, and make supplication unto thee in the land of them that carried them captives, saying, We have sinned, and have done perversely, we have committed wickedness;” Word: רָשַׁע (râshaʻ) | |
| Nehemiah 9:33 | “Howbeit thou art just in all that is brought upon us; for thou hast done right, but we have done wickedly:” Word: רָשַׁע (râshaʻ) | |
| Psalms 94:21 | “They gather themselves together against the soul of the righteous, and condemn the innocent blood.” Word: רָשַׁע (râshaʻ) |
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