Berean Strong's Lexicon resha: Wickedness, evil, injustice Original Word: רֶשַׁע Word Origin: Derived from the root רָשַׁע (rasha), which means "to be wicked" or "to act wickedly." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G93 (adikia): Often translated as "unrighteousness" or "iniquity," this Greek term captures the essence of moral wrongness similar to "resha." - G4189 (poneria): Translated as "wickedness" or "evil," it aligns with the concept of "resha" in terms of moral corruption and evil deeds. Usage: The Hebrew word "resha" primarily denotes wickedness or moral wrongness. It is often used in the context of describing actions, thoughts, or behaviors that are contrary to God's laws and righteousness. The term can refer to both individual acts of sin and a general state of moral corruption. In the Old Testament, "resha" is frequently contrasted with righteousness (צֶדֶק, tzedek) and justice (מִשְׁפָּט, mishpat). Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite society, the concept of "resha" was understood within the framework of covenantal relationship with God. Wickedness was not merely a social or ethical failing but a violation of the divine order established by God. The Israelites were called to live according to God's commandments, and "resha" represented a departure from this divine standard. The prophets often spoke against the "resha" of the people, calling them to repentance and a return to righteousness. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as rasha Definition wickedness NASB Translation evil (2), Ill-gotten (1), wicked (4), wicked acts (1), wickedness (23). Brown-Driver-Briggs רֶ֫שַׁע noun masculine1Sam 24:14 wickedness; — absolute ׳ר Micah 6:10 +, רָ֑שַׁע Ecclesiastes 3:16; construct (perhaps) רֶ֫שַׁע Ecclesiastes 7:25; רִשְׁעוֺ Deuteronomy 9:27 +, etc.; — 1 wickedness, as violence and crime against civil law Ecclesiastes 3:16 (twice in verse); ׳אֶגְרֹף ר Isaiah 58:4 fist of wickedness; ׳חַרְצֻבּוֺת ר Isaiah 58:6; ׳לֶחֶם ר Proverbs 4:17; ׳מַטֵּה ר Ezekiel 7:11; ׳מאֹזְנֵי ר Micah 6:11; ׳אֹצְרוֺת ר Micah 6:10, compare Proverbs 10:2; בְּרֶשַׁע Psalm 141:4; Proverbs 12:3; ׳עשׂות ר Proverbs 16:12; ׳מֵרְשָׁעִים יֵצֵא ר 1 Samuel 24:14, (proverb). 2 wickedness of enemies: of Egypt Ezekiel 31:11 (dubious Co; gloss Toy); ׳שֵׁבֶט הר Psalm 125:3 (ᵐ5 SS רָשָׁע). 3 wickedness, in ethical relations: "" חטאת Deuteronomy 9:27 (D2); "" עון Jeremiah 14:20; "" עולה Hosea 10:13; opposed to צֶדֶק Psalm 45:8, אֱמֶת Proverbs 8:7; see also Psalm 5:5; Psalm 10:15; Job 34:10; Job 35:8; Ecclesiastes 7:25; Ecclesiastes 8:8; ׳אַנְשֵׁי ר Job 34:8; ׳אָהֳלֵי ר Psalm 84:11; שׁוּב מֵרִשְׁעוֺ Ezekiel 3:19; Ezekiel 33:12 (see רִשְׁעָה 3). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance iniquity, wickedness From rasha'; a wrong (especially moral) -- iniquity, wicked(-ness). see HEBREW rasha' Forms and Transliterations בְּרֶ֑שַׁע בְּרֶ֗שַׁע ברשע הָרֶ֔שַׁע הָרֶ֗שַׁע הָרָֽשַׁע׃ הרשע הרשע׃ כְּרִשְׁע֖וֹ כרשעו מֵֽרִשְׁע֑וֹ מֵֽרִשְׁע֔וֹ מֵרֶ֗שַׁע מרשע מרשעו רִשְׁע֖וֹ רִשְׁע֥וֹ רִשְׁעֵ֖נוּ רִשְׁעֶ֑ךָ רֶ֑שַׁע רֶ֔שַׁע רֶ֖שַׁע רֶ֛שַׁע רֶ֣שַׁע רֶ֥שַׁע רֶ֥שַׁע ׀ רֶֽשַׁע׃ רשע רשע׃ רשעו רשעך רשענו bə·re·ša‘ bəreša‘ beResha hā·rā·ša‘ hā·re·ša‘ hārāša‘ haRasha hāreša‘ haResha kə·riš·‘ōw kəriš‘ōw kerishO mê·re·ša‘ mê·riš·‘ōw mêreša‘ meResha mêriš‘ōw merishO re·ša‘ reša‘ Resha riš‘eḵā riš‘ênū riš‘ōw riš·‘e·ḵā riš·‘ê·nū riš·‘ōw rishEcha rishEnu rishOLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Deuteronomy 9:27 HEB: הַזֶּ֔ה וְאֶל־ רִשְׁע֖וֹ וְאֶל־ חַטָּאתֽוֹ׃ NAS: people or at their wickedness or their sin. KJV: of this people, nor to their wickedness, nor to their sin: INT: of this to their wickedness to their sin 1 Samuel 24:13 Job 34:8 Job 34:10 Job 35:8 Psalm 5:4 Psalm 10:15 Psalm 45:7 Psalm 84:10 Psalm 125:3 Psalm 141:4 Proverbs 4:17 Proverbs 8:7 Proverbs 10:2 Proverbs 12:3 Proverbs 16:12 Ecclesiastes 3:16 Ecclesiastes 3:16 Ecclesiastes 7:25 Ecclesiastes 8:8 Isaiah 58:4 Isaiah 58:6 Jeremiah 14:20 Ezekiel 3:19 Ezekiel 7:11 30 Occurrences |