עֹ֫שֶׁק
o.sheq (H6233)
oppression
AI Word Study
The Hebrew word "o.sheq" (H6233) is defined as "oppression." It appears 15 times in the Bible, indicating its importance in the Hebrew scriptures. The term likely conveys a sense of heavy burden, hardship, or unjust treatment, which can be imposed by individuals, groups, or even systems of power. The frequency of its occurrence suggests that oppression was a significant concern for the ancient Israelites, who may have experienced it firsthand. The word's range of usage implies that it can describe various forms of oppression, from economic hardship to social injustice. This suggests that the concept of oppression was multifaceted and far-reaching in the ancient Israelite worldview. The significance of "o.sheq" lies in its role as a biblical theme that highlights the need for justice, compassion, and social responsibility. By using this term, the biblical authors may have been emphasizing the importance of recognizing and addressing the suffering of others, and promoting a more equitable society.
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then it shall be, if he has sinned, and is guilty, he shall restore that which he took by robbery, or the thing which he has gotten by oppression, or the deposit which was committed to him, or the lost thing which he found,
Don’t trust in oppression. Don’t become vain in robbery. If riches increase, don’t set your heart on them.
They scoff and speak with malice. In arrogance, they threaten oppression.
Redeem me from the oppression of man, so I will observe your precepts.
If you see the oppression of the poor, and the violent taking away of justice and righteousness in a district, don’t marvel at the matter, for one official is eyed by a higher one, and there are officials over them.
Surely extortion makes the wise man foolish; and a bribe destroys the understanding.
Therefore the Holy One of Israel says, “Because you despise this word, and trust in oppression and perverseness, and rely on it,
You will be established in righteousness. You will be far from oppression, for you will not be afraid, and far from terror, for it shall not come near you.
transgressing and denying Yahweh, and turning away from following our God, speaking oppression and revolt, conceiving and uttering from the heart words of falsehood.
For Yahweh of Armies said, “Cut down trees, and cast up a mound against Jerusalem. This is the city to be visited. She is wholly oppression within herself.
But your eyes and your heart are only for your covetousness, for shedding innocent blood, for oppression, and for doing violence.”
As for his father, because he cruelly oppressed, robbed his brother, and did that which is not good among his people, behold, he will die in his iniquity.
In you have they treated father and mother with contempt. Among you they have oppressed the foreigner. In you they have wronged the fatherless and the widow.
In you have they taken bribes to shed blood. You have taken interest and increase, and you have greedily gained of your neighbors by oppression, and have forgotten me,” says the Lord Yahweh.
The people of the land have used oppression and exercised robbery. Yes, they have troubled the poor and needy, and have oppressed the foreigner wrongfully.