Lexical Definition
עָשׁוּק ʻâshûwq (aw-shook') oppression H:N-M
or עָשֻׁק ʻâshuq (aw-shook'); passive participle of עָשַׁק
oppressed(-ion). (Doubtful.)
- used in plural masculine as abstractly, tyranny
1) oppression, extortion
Usage: 4 forms in 4 verses
Brown-Driver-Briggs
עֲשׁוּקִים noun plural abstract oppression, extortion; — ׳ע Amos 3:9; Job 35:9, עֲשֻׁקִים Eccl 4:1.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Job | 35:9 |
| Ecclesiastes | 4:1 |
| Amos | 3:9 |