Strong's Lexicon ashuqim: Oppressions, acts of oppression Original Word: עָשׁוּק Word Origin: Derived from the root עָשַׁק (ashaq), meaning "to oppress" or "to exploit." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent in the Strong's Concordance, related concepts can be found in terms like ἀδικία (adikia - G93), meaning "injustice" or "unrighteousness." Usage: The term "ashuqim" refers to instances or conditions of oppression, where individuals or groups are subjected to unjust treatment or exploitation. It is often used in the context of social injustice, highlighting the suffering of those who are wronged by others in positions of power. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite society, as in many ancient cultures, social justice was a significant concern. The Hebrew Bible frequently addresses issues of oppression, particularly in the context of the poor, widows, orphans, and foreigners—groups that were often vulnerable to exploitation. The prophets and wisdom literature emphasize God's concern for justice and righteousness, calling for the protection of the oppressed and the punishment of oppressors. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom 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·qîmLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman'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 Ecclesiastes 4:1 Hosea 5:11 Amos 3:9 5 Occurrences |