The meaning of “אָשֵׁם”
Understanding ʼâshêm reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
one which is faulty, guilty. - guilty - hence, presenting asin-offering 1) guilty, faulty (and obliged to offer a guilt-...
אָשֵׁם
one which is faulty, guilty. - guilty - hence, presenting asin-offering 1) guilty, faulty (and obliged to offer a guilt-offering)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 42:21 | “And they said one to another, We are verily guilty concerning our brother, in that we saw the anguish of his soul, when he besought us, and we would not hear; therefore is this distress come upon us.” Word: אָשֵׁם (ʼâshêm) | |
| 2 Samuel 14:13 | “And the woman said, Wherefore then hast thou thought such a thing against the people of God? for the king doth speak this thing as one which is faulty, in that the king doth not fetch home again his banished.” Word: אָשֵׁם (ʼâshêm) | |
| Ezra 10:19 | “And they gave their hands that they would put away their wives; and being guilty, they offered a ram of the flock for their trespass.” Word: אָשֵׁם (ʼâshêm) |