Strong’s H6233
עשֶׁק
Part of speech
Noun Masculine
Transliteration
`osheq
Pronunciation
OH-shek
Definition
Oppression, extortion, injustice
Meaning
injury, fraud, distress, unjust gain
Usage
The Hebrew word "osheq" primarily refers to acts of oppression or extortion, often involving the unjust treatment or exploitation of others. It conveys a sense of taking advantage of someone, typically through deceit or force, to gain something of value. In the biblical context, "osheq" is frequently associated with social injustice, where the powerful exploit the vulnerable, such as the poor, widows, orphans, and foreigners.
Bible references
Leviticus 6:4;Psalm 62:10;Psalm 73:8;Psalm 119:134;Ecclesiastes 5:8;Ecclesiastes 7:7;Isaiah 30:12;Isaiah 54:14;Isaiah 59:13;Jeremiah 6:6;Jeremiah 22:17;Ezekiel 18:18;Ezekiel 22:7;Ezekiel 22:12;Ezekiel 22:29