The meaning of “אַשְׁמָה”
Understanding ʼashmâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
feminine of אָשָׁם offend, sin, (cause of) trespass(-ing, offering). - guiltiness, a fault, the presentation of asin-off...
אַשְׁמָה
feminine of אָשָׁם offend, sin, (cause of) trespass(-ing, offering). - guiltiness, a fault, the presentation of asin-offering 1) guiltiness, guilt, offense, sin, wrong-doing 1a) doing wrong, committing a trespass or offense 1b) becoming guilty, guilt 1c) bringing a guilt-offering
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Leviticus 6:7 | “And the priest shall make an atonement for him before the Lord: and it shall be forgiven him for any thing of all that he hath done in trespassing therein.” Word: אַשְׁמָה (ʼashmâh) | |
| 1 Chronicles 21:3 | “And Joab answered, The Lord make his people an hundred times so many more as they be: but, my lord the king, are they not all my lord’s servants? why then doth my lord require this thing? why will he be a cause of trespass to Israel?” Word: אַשְׁמָה (ʼashmâh) | |
| 2 Chronicles 28:13 | “And said unto them, Ye shall not bring in the captives hither: for whereas we have offended against the Lord already, ye intend to add more to our sins and to our trespass: for our trespass is great, and there is fierce wrath against Israel.” Word: אַשְׁמָה (ʼashmâh) | |
| Ezra 9:15 | “O Lord God of Israel, thou art righteous: for we remain yet escaped, as it is this day: behold, we are before thee in our trespasses: for we cannot stand before thee because of this. ” Word: אַשְׁמָה (ʼashmâh) | |
| Psalms 69:5 | “O God, thou knowest my foolishness; and my sins are not hid from thee.” Word: אַשְׁמָה (ʼashmâh) |
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