Strong’s H0818

אָשֵׁם

Part of speech

Adjective

Transliteration

ashem

Pronunciation

ah-shem

Definition

To be guilty, to offend, to trespass

Meaning

guilty, presenting a, sin-offering

Usage

The Hebrew verb "ashem" primarily conveys the idea of being guilty or culpable for an offense or sin. It is often used in the context of moral or legal transgressions, indicating a state of having committed a wrong that requires atonement or restitution. The term can also imply the feeling of guilt or the acknowledgment of wrongdoing.

Bible references

Genesis 42:21;2 Samuel 14:13;Ezra 10:19