Hebrew · H106, H7562 · unreviewed

אֶגְרֹף רֶשַׁע

The clenched hand · a wrong (especially moral)

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אֶגְרֹף H106 the clenched hand
Pronunciation ʾegĕrōp
Clenched fist denotes aggressive force, defiance, or hostile confrontation; rarely figurative in biblical Hebrew
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רֶשַׁע H7562 a wrong (especially moral)
Pronunciation resha
Moral perversity and deviation from justice; often paired with covenant violation and divine judgment throughout OT
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What does אֶגְרֹף רֶשַׁע (ʾegrōph reshaʿ) mean in the Bible?

אֶגְרֹף · רֶשַׁע is a Hebrew word meaning "fist of wickedness.". fist of wickedness.

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Meaning

fist of wickedness.
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