Strong's Lexicon eshek: Oppression, extortion Original Word: אֶשֶׁךְ Word Origin: Derived from the root verb עָשַׁק (ashaq), meaning "to oppress" or "to extort." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G724 (ἄρπαξ - harpax): Meaning "rapacious" or "extortioner." - G4124 (πλεονεξία - pleonexia): Meaning "greediness" or "covetousness." Usage: The term "eshek" refers to the act of oppressing or extorting, often in the context of unjust gain or exploitation. It is used to describe situations where individuals or groups are subjected to unfair treatment, often involving the abuse of power or authority to deprive others of their rights or possessions. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite society, justice and righteousness were foundational principles, deeply embedded in the Mosaic Law. The concept of "eshek" was a direct violation of these principles, as it involved taking advantage of others, particularly the vulnerable, such as widows, orphans, and foreigners. The prophets frequently condemned such practices, calling for social justice and the protection of the oppressed. The economic and social structures of the time often allowed for the powerful to exploit the weak, making the call for justice a recurring theme in the Hebrew Scriptures. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain derivation Definition a testicle NASB Translation testicles (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [אֶ֫שֶׁךְ] noun [masculine] testicle (Syriac  , Ethiopic  etymology unknown) only מְרוֺחַ אָ֑שֶׁךְ Leviticus 21:20. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance stone From an unused root (probably meaning to bunch together); a testicle (as a lump) -- stone. Forms and Transliterations אָֽשֶׁךְ׃ אשך׃ ’ā·šeḵ ’āšeḵ AshechLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Leviticus 21:20 HEB: א֖וֹ מְר֥וֹחַ אָֽשֶׁךְ׃ NAS: or crushed testicles. KJV: or scabbed, or hath his stones broken; INT: or crushed testicles |
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