Strong’s H0816
אָשַׁם
Part of speech
Verb
Transliteration
asham
Pronunciation
ah-shahm
Definition
To be guilty, to offend, to trespass
Meaning
to be guilty, to be punished, perish
Usage
The Hebrew verb "asham" primarily conveys the idea of being guilty or committing an offense. It is often used in the context of moral or legal transgressions, indicating a breach of divine or societal laws. The term can also imply the feeling of guilt or the acknowledgment of wrongdoing. In the sacrificial system of ancient Israel, "asham" is associated with the guilt offering, a specific type of sacrifice made to atone for certain sins and to restore the relationship between the offender and God.
Bible references
Leviticus 4:13;Leviticus 4:22;Leviticus 4:27;Leviticus 5:2;Leviticus 5:3;Leviticus 5:4;Leviticus 5:5;Leviticus 5:17;Leviticus 5:19;Leviticus 5:19;Leviticus 6:4;Numbers 5:6;Numbers 5:7;Judges 21:22;2 Chronicles 19:10;2 Chronicles 19:10;Psalm 5:10;Psalm 34:21;Psalm 34:22;Proverbs 30:10;Isaiah 24:6;Jeremiah 2:3;Jeremiah 50:7;Ezekiel 6:6;Ezekiel 22:4