מַעֲשַׁקָּה

ma.a.shaq.qahoppressionHow to read Hebrew
hebrewOld TestamentNoun · feminine2 occurrences2 books2 verses

Definition

from H6231; oppression
Traditional renderings: oppression, × oppressor.

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

2 total
  1. Proverbs 28:16מַעֲשַׁקּ֑וֹת · oppressor
    A leader who lacks judgment is also a great oppressor, but he who hates dishonest profit will prolong his days.
  2. Isaiah 33:15מַעֲשַׁקּ֗וֹת · from extortion
    He who walks righteously and speaks with sincerity, who refuses gain from extortion, whose hand never takes a bribe, who stops his ears against murderous plots and shuts his eyes tightly against evil—