Strong's Lexicon osheq: Oppression, extortion, injustice Original Word: עשֶׁק Word Origin: Derived from the root verb עָשַׁק (ashaq), meaning "to oppress" or "to extort." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G4238 (prasso): Often used in the New Testament to denote doing or practicing, sometimes in the context of wrongdoing or injustice. - G481 (antipipto): To oppose or resist, sometimes used in contexts of resisting justice or righteousness. Usage: The Hebrew word "osheq" primarily refers to acts of oppression or extortion, often involving the unjust treatment or exploitation of others. It conveys a sense of taking advantage of someone, typically through deceit or force, to gain something of value. In the biblical context, "osheq" is frequently associated with social injustice, where the powerful exploit the vulnerable, such as the poor, widows, orphans, and foreigners. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite society, justice and righteousness were foundational to the community's covenant relationship with God. The Law of Moses emphasized fair treatment and protection for the marginalized. "Osheq" was a violation of these divine principles, reflecting a societal failure to uphold God's standards of justice. Prophets often condemned such practices, calling for repentance and a return to righteous living. The concept of "osheq" is deeply rooted in the broader Ancient Near Eastern context, where kings and leaders were expected to maintain justice and protect the weak. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom ashaq Definition oppression, extortion NASB Translation extortion (2), oppressed* (1), oppression (12). Brown-Driver-Briggs ע֫שֶׁק noun masculineEcclesiastes 7:7 oppression, extortion; — ׳ע absolute Jeremiah 6:6 +, construct Psalm 119:134; Ecclesiastes 5:7; — 1 Jeremiah 6:6; Jeremiah 22:17; Ezekiel 22:7,12; Psalm 73:8; with Genitive subject Psalm 119:134, object Ecclesiastes 5:7; as accusative of congnate meaning with verb with עָשַׁק (q. v.) Ezekiel 18:18; Ezekiel 22:29. 2 national oppression, Isaiah 54:14. 3 concrete, gain of extortion. Psalm 62:11, so perhaps Ecclesiastes 7:7; as accusative of congnate meaning with verb Leviticus 5:23 ("" גָּזֵל). — Isaiah 30:12; Isaiah 59:13 read עִקֵּשׁ Lag Gr and others Strong's Exhaustive Concordance cruelly, extortion, oppression, thing deceitfully gotten From ashaq; injury, fraud, (subjectively) distress, (concretely) unjust gain -- cruelly, extortion, oppression, thing (deceitfully gotten). see HEBREW ashaq Forms and Transliterations בְּעֹ֣שֶׁק בְעֹשֶׁק֮ בַּעֹ֔שֶׁק בַעֹ֖שֶׁק בעשק הָעֹ֖שֶׁק הָעֹ֙שֶׁק֙ הָעֹ֥שֶׁק העשק מֵעֹ֙שֶׁק֙ מֵעֹ֣שֶׁק מעשק עֹ֑שֶׁק עֹ֔שֶׁק עֹ֗שֶׁק עֹ֣שֶׁק עֹ֥שֶׁק עשק ‘ō·šeq ‘ōšeq ba‘ōšeq ḇa‘ōšeq ba·‘ō·šeq ḇa·‘ō·šeq baOshek bə‘ōšeq ḇə‘ōšeq bə·‘ō·šeq ḇə·‘ō·šeq beOshek hā‘ōšeq hā·‘ō·šeq haOshek mê‘ōšeq mê·‘ō·šeq meOshek Oshek vaOshek veoShekLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Leviticus 6:4 HEB: א֤וֹ אֶת־ הָעֹ֙שֶׁק֙ אֲשֶׁ֣ר עָשָׁ֔ק NAS: he got by extortion, or KJV: which he took violently away, or the thing which he hath deceitfully gotten, INT: robbery or extortion what got Psalm 62:10 Psalm 73:8 Psalm 119:134 Ecclesiastes 5:8 Ecclesiastes 7:7 Isaiah 30:12 Isaiah 54:14 Isaiah 59:13 Jeremiah 6:6 Jeremiah 22:17 Ezekiel 18:18 Ezekiel 22:7 Ezekiel 22:12 Ezekiel 22:29 15 Occurrences |
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