Hebrew Word Study · Strong’s H4642
מַעֲשַׁקָּה
ma.a.shaq.qah · “oppression”
Used 2 times across 2 books
Definition
extortionate deed, extortion
Where it appears
Proverbs1
Isaiah1
In the text
Proverbs 28:16The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.Isaiah 33:15He that walketh righteously, and speaketh uprightly; he that despiseth the gain of oppressions, that shaketh his hands from holding of bribes, that stoppeth his ears from hearing of blood, and shutteth his eyes from seeing evil;
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