Lexical Definition
מַעֲשַׁקָּה maʻăshaqqâh (mah-ash-ak-kaw') oppression H:N-F
from עָשַׁק
oppression, [idiom] oppressor.
- oppression
1) extortionate deed, extortion
See Greek: ἀδικία
Usage: 2 forms in 2 verses
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| מַעֲשַׁקּ֗וֹת | extortion | Isa.33.15 |
| מַעֲשַׁקּ֑וֹת | extortion | Prov.28.16 |
Brown-Driver-Briggs
[מַעֲשַׁקָּה] noun feminine extortionate act; — plural absolute רַב מַעֲשַׁקּוֺת Prov 28:16 great in extortions; ׳בֶּצַע מ Isa 33:15 gain of extortions.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Proverbs | 28:16 |
| Isaiah | 33:15 |