Strong’s H0817

אָשָׁם

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

asham

Pronunciation

ah-shahm

Definition

Guilt, guilt offering, trespass, offense

Meaning

guilt, a fault, a sin-offering

Usage

The Hebrew word "asham" primarily refers to a state of guilt or the condition of having committed an offense. It is often used in the context of a guilt offering, a specific type of sacrifice prescribed in the Mosaic Law to atone for certain sins or trespasses. The concept of "asham" encompasses both the feeling of guilt and the legal or ritualistic response to it, emphasizing the need for atonement and reconciliation with God.

Bible references

Genesis 26:10;Leviticus 5:6;Leviticus 5:7;Leviticus 5:15;Leviticus 5:15;Leviticus 5:16;Leviticus 5:18;Leviticus 5:19;Leviticus 6:6;Leviticus 6:6;Leviticus 6:17;Leviticus 7:1;Leviticus 7:2;Leviticus 7:5;Leviticus 7:7;Leviticus 7:37;Leviticus 14:12;Leviticus 14:13;Leviticus 14:14;Leviticus 14:17;Leviticus 14:21;Leviticus 14:24;Leviticus 14:25;Leviticus 14:25;Leviticus 14:28