Strong's Lexicon maashaqqah: Oppression, extortion Original Word: מַעֲשַׁקָּה Word Origin: Derived from the root verb עָשַׁק (ashaq), meaning "to oppress" or "to extort." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often associated with the concept of oppression or extortion is πλεονεξία (pleonexia), which is translated as "greed" or "covetousness" in the New Testament. Usage: The term "maashaqqah" refers to the act or state of oppression or extortion. It is used to describe situations where individuals or groups are subjected to unjust treatment or exploitation, often involving the abuse of power or authority. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite society, as in many ancient cultures, social justice was a significant concern. The Hebrew Bible frequently addresses issues of oppression and extortion, particularly in the context of economic injustice and the mistreatment of the poor, widows, orphans, and foreigners. The prophets often spoke out against such practices, calling for righteousness and justice as central to the covenant relationship with God. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom ashaq Definition extortionate act NASB Translation oppressor (1), unjust* (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [מַעֲשַׁקָּה] noun feminine extortionate act; — plural absolute רַב מַעֲשַׁקּוֺת Proverbs 28:16 great in extortions; ׳בֶּצַע מ Isaiah 33:15 gain of extortions. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance oppression, oppressor From ashaq; oppression -- oppression, X oppressor. see HEBREW ashaq Forms and Transliterations מַעֲשַׁקּ֑וֹת מַעֲשַׁקּ֗וֹת מעשקות ma‘ăšaqqōwṯ ma·‘ă·šaq·qō·wṯ maashakKotLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Proverbs 28:16 HEB: תְּ֭בוּנוֹת וְרַ֥ב מַעֲשַׁקּ֑וֹת [שֹׂנְאֵי כ] NAS: who is a great oppressor lacks KJV: [is] also a great oppressor: [but] he that hateth INT: understanding great oppressor enemy unjust Isaiah 33:15 2 Occurrences |
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