עׇשְׁקָה
osh.qah
H6234
H:N-F
Hebrew
oppression
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Books
Hebrew
Language
osh.qah denotes an affliction spoken of as resting upon the speaker in Isaiah 38:14.
The attested use presents a burdensome affliction as being upon the speaker in Isaiah 38:14.
Senses in use
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Affliction resting upon someone · dominant
The feminine singular absolute noun occurs in the clause addressed to the LORD in Isaiah 38:14; the APB renders the clause, “O the LORD, oppression is upon me; be my pledge,” presenting the term as a burden borne by the speaker.
In the Anselm Project Bible: In Isaiah 38:14 the APB presents the clause as “oppression is upon me.” This rendering confirms the clause's burdened setting without isolating every contribution of the Hebrew noun.