The meaning of “רָשָׁע”
Understanding râshâʻ reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
[phrase] condemned, guilty, ungodly, wicked (man), that did wrong. - morally wrong - concretely, an (actively) bad perso...
רָשָׁע
[phrase] condemned, guilty, ungodly, wicked (man), that did wrong. - morally wrong - concretely, an (actively) bad person 1) wicked, criminal 1a) guilty one, one guilty of crime (subst) 1b) wicked (hostile to God) 1c) wicked, guilty of sin (against God or man)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 18:25 | “That be far from thee to do after this manner, to slay the righteous with the wicked: and that the righteous should be as the wicked, that be far from thee: Shall not the Judge of all the earth do right?” Word: רָשָׁע (râshâʻ) | |
| 1 Samuel 24:13 | “As saith the proverb of the ancients, Wickedness proceedeth from the wicked: but mine hand shall not be upon thee.” Word: רָשָׁע (râshâʻ) | |
| Job 21:17 | “How oft is the candle of the wicked put out! and how oft cometh their destruction upon them! God distributeth sorrows in his anger.” Word: רָשָׁע (râshâʻ) | |
| Isaiah 26:10 | “Let favour be shewed to the wicked, yet will he not learn righteousness: in the land of uprightness will he deal unjustly, and will not behold the majesty of the Lord.” Word: רָשָׁע (râshâʻ) | |
| Micah 6:10 | “Are there yet the treasures of wickedness in the house of the wicked, and the scant measure that is abominable?” Word: רָשָׁע (râshâʻ) |
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