Strong’s H0819

אַשְׁמָה

Part of speech

Noun Feminine

Transliteration

ashmah

Pronunciation

ash-maw'

Definition

Guilt, offense, sin, wrongdoing

Meaning

guiltiness, a fault, the presentation of a, sin-offering

Usage

The Hebrew word "ashmah" primarily denotes a state of guilt or the condition of having committed an offense. It is often used in the context of moral or legal transgressions against God's laws. The term can refer to both the act of sinning and the resultant state of guilt that follows. In the Old Testament, "ashmah" is frequently associated with the need for atonement and the offering of sacrifices to restore one's relationship with God.

Bible references

Leviticus 4:3;Leviticus 6:5;Leviticus 6:7;Leviticus 22:16;1 Chronicles 21:3;2 Chronicles 24:18;2 Chronicles 28:10;2 Chronicles 28:13;2 Chronicles 28:13;2 Chronicles 28:13;2 Chronicles 33:23;Ezra 9:6;Ezra 9:7;Ezra 9:13;Ezra 9:15;Ezra 10:10;Ezra 10:19;Psalm 69:5;Amos 8:14