◄ 6217. ashuqim ►
Strong's Lexicon ashuqim: Oppressions, acts of oppression Original Word: עָשׁוּק Part of Speech: Noun Masculine Transliteration: `ashuwq Pronunciation: ah-shoo-keem Phonetic Spelling: (aw-shook') Definition: tyranny Meaning: The term עָשׁוּק (ashuq) refers to "tyranny," "oppression," or "exploitation." It denotes a state or condition where individuals or groups are subjected to unjust treatment or control. Word Origin: Derived from the root עָשַׁק (ashaq), which means "to oppress" or "to exploit." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Greek Number 2669 • καταδυναστεύω (katadynasteuō): to oppress, to exercise dominion against. • Strong's Greek Number 2549 • κακοποιέω (kakopoieō): to do evil, to harm, to oppress. These Greek terms reflect similar themes of oppression and tyranny found in the Hebrew concept of עָשׁוּק, emphasizing the continuity of the biblical message against injustice across both Testaments. Usage: The word עָשׁוּק is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe situations of oppression or tyranny, often in the context of social injustice or the mistreatment of the vulnerable by those in power. Context: The term עָשׁוּק (ashuq) appears in the Hebrew Bible to highlight the plight of those who suffer under oppressive regimes or individuals. It is often used in prophetic literature to condemn the actions of those who exploit the poor and marginalized. For example, in Ecclesiastes 4:1, the Preacher observes, "Again I looked and saw all the oppression that was taking place under the sun: I saw the tears of the oppressed—and they have no comforter; power was on the side of their oppressors—and they have no comforter." This verse underscores the helplessness of the oppressed and the absence of justice in their situation. The prophets frequently call for justice and righteousness, urging leaders and the community to protect the rights of the oppressed and to act with compassion and fairness. The concept of עָשׁוּק is integral to the biblical call for social justice and the ethical treatment of all individuals. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from ashaq Definition oppression, extortion NASB Translation acts of oppression (1), oppressions (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs עֲשׁוּקִים noun plural abstract oppression, extortion; — ׳ע Amos 3:9; Job 35:9, עֲשֻׁקִים Ecclesiastes 4:1. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance oppressedion Or mashuq {aw-shook'}; passive participle of ashaq; used in plural masculine as abstractly, tyranny -- oppressed(-ion). (Doubtful.) see HEBREW ashaq Forms and Transliterations הָ֣עֲשֻׁקִ֔ים הָעֲשֻׁקִ֗ים העשקים וַעֲשׁוּקִ֖ים ועשוקים עֲשׁוּקִ֣ים עָשׁ֥וּק עשוק עשוקים ‘ă·šū·qîm ‘ā·šūq ‘āšūq ‘ăšūqîm aShuk ashuKim hā‘ăšuqîm hā·‘ă·šu·qîm haashuKim vaashuKim wa‘ăšūqîm wa·‘ă·šū·qîm Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Job 35:9 HEB: מֵ֭רֹב עֲשׁוּקִ֣ים יַזְעִ֑יקוּ יְשַׁוְּע֖וּ NAS: of the multitude of oppressions they cry KJV: By reason of the multitude of oppressions they make [the oppressed] to cry: INT: of the multitude of oppressions cry cry Ecclesiastes 4:1 HEB: אֶת־ כָּל־ הָ֣עֲשֻׁקִ֔ים אֲשֶׁ֥ר נַעֲשִׂ֖ים NAS: at all the acts of oppression KJV: and considered all the oppressions that are done INT: looked all the acts which done Ecclesiastes 4:1 HEB: וְהִנֵּ֣ה ׀ דִּמְעַ֣ת הָעֲשֻׁקִ֗ים וְאֵ֤ין לָהֶם֙ NAS: the acts of oppression which INT: and behold the tears of oppression had to comfort Hosea 5:11 HEB: עָשׁ֥וּק אֶפְרַ֖יִם רְצ֣וּץ INT: oppressed Ephraim crushed Amos 3:9 HEB: רַבּוֹת֙ בְּתוֹכָ֔הּ וַעֲשׁוּקִ֖ים בְּקִרְבָּֽהּ׃ NAS: within her and [the] oppressions in her midst. KJV: in the midst thereof, and the oppressed in the midst INT: great within her and oppressions her midst 5 Occurrences Strong's Hebrew 6217 5 Occurrences ‘ā·šūq — 1 Occ. ‘ă·šū·qîm — 1 Occ. hā·‘ă·šu·qîm — 2 Occ. wa·‘ă·šū·qîm — 1 Occ.