Strong's Lexicon ekes: Oppression, extortion Original Word: עֶכֶס Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to press or squeeze. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often associated with the concept of oppression or extortion is "πλεονεξία" (pleonexia - Strong's Greek 4124), which refers to greediness or covetousness, often leading to exploitation. Usage: The Hebrew word "ekes" refers to the act of oppression or extortion, often involving unjust gain or the exploitation of others. It is used to describe situations where individuals or groups are subjected to unfair treatment or are taken advantage of, typically for financial or material gain. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite society, the concept of justice and righteousness was central to the community's covenant relationship with God. The Torah contains numerous laws aimed at protecting the vulnerable, such as widows, orphans, and foreigners, from exploitation and oppression. "Ekes" would have been seen as a violation of these divine laws, undermining the social fabric and the community's relationship with God. Prophets often spoke against such practices, calling for repentance and a return to just dealings. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom an unused word Definition an anklet, bangle NASB Translation anklets (1), fetters (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [עֶ֫כֶס] noun [masculine] anklet, bangle; — plural absolute הָעֲכֶסִים Isaiah 3:18 bangles, anklets (as ornaments); for singular absolute ׳ע Proverbs 7:22 read עֵגֶל Toy. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance stocks, tinkling ornament From akac; a fetter; hence, an anklet -- stocks, tinkling ornament. see HEBREW akac Forms and Transliterations הָעֲכָסִ֛ים העכסים וּ֝כְעֶ֗כֶס וכעכס hā‘ăḵāsîm hā·‘ă·ḵā·sîm haachaSim ū·ḵə·‘e·ḵes ucheEches ūḵə‘eḵesLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Proverbs 7:22 HEB: טָ֣בַח יָב֑וֹא וּ֝כְעֶ֗כֶס אֶל־ מוּסַ֥ר NAS: to the slaughter, Or as [one in] fetters to the discipline KJV: to the correction of the stocks; INT: the slaughter goes fetters to the discipline Isaiah 3:18 2 Occurrences |
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