עָשַׂק

a.saqVerbH6229

to contend

From: a primitive root (identical with H6231 (עָשַׁק));

Short Definition

to press upon, i.e. quarrel

Full Lexicon Entry

(Hithpael) to strive, contend, quarrel

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology H:V

DescriptionHebrew Verb

Occurrences

1 time

Appears 1 time in the Old Testament. Top books include:

Genesis
1

Key Passages

  • Genesis 26:20

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