עָשַׂק

a.saqto contendHow to read Hebrew
hebrewOld TestamentVerb1 occurrence1 book1 verse

Definition

a primitive root (identical with H6231); to press upon, i.e. quarrel
Traditional renderings: strive with.

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

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  1. Genesis 26:20הִֽתְעַשְּׂק֖וּ · they contended
    But the herdsmen of Gerar quarreled with Isaac’s herdsmen and said, “The water is ours!” So he named the well Esek, because they contended with him.