רָשָֽׁע
𐤓𐤔𐤏
râshâʻ
the wicked
A person who is guilty of wrongdoing; one who acts unjustly, wickedly, or in opposition to prescribed social or ethical norms. The term can also describe conduct or behavior that is malicious, criminal, or evil, especially in ways that disrupt community order or violate covenantal law. In legal contexts, refers to someone declared guilty or adjudged a wrongdoer. The semantic range includes an actively wicked individual, one deserving of condemnation, a perpetrator of injustice, or someone whose actions are criminal or socially destructive.
Genesis 18:23 · Word #8
Lexicon H7563
| Lemma | רָשָׁע |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤓𐤔𐤏 |
| Transliteration | râshâʻ |
| Strong's | H7563 |
| Definition | A person who is guilty of wrongdoing; one who acts unjustly, wickedly, or in opposition to prescribed social or ethical norms. The term can also describe conduct or behavior that is malicious, criminal, or evil, especially in ways that disrupt community order or violate covenantal law. In legal contexts, refers to someone declared guilty or adjudged a wrongdoer. The semantic range includes an actively wicked individual, one deserving of condemnation, a perpetrator of injustice, or someone whose actions are criminal or socially destructive. |
Morphology HAamsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | A — Adjective — Describes a noun |
| Subtype | a — Adjective — Adjective |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | the wicked |
SIBI-P1 Translation H7563-14
wicked man
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular adjective used substantivally; absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun derives from the root meaning "to act wickedly" or "to be guilty," designating a person characterized by such behavior. The masculine singular absolute form is reflected in the rendering "wicked man," preserving both gender and number. |
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