Original Word: רָשְׁע
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: rasha`
Pronunciation: rah-SHAH
Phonetic Spelling: (raw-shaw')
Definition: Wicked, evil, guilty
Meaning: wrong, an, bad person

condemned, guilty, ungodly, wicked man, that did wrong

From rasha'; morally wrong; concretely, an (actively) bad person -- + condemned, guilty, ungodly, wicked (man), that did wrong.

see HEBREW rasha'

Word Origin
from an unused word
Definition
wicked, criminal
NASB Translation
evil (1), evil man (1), evil men (1), guilty (3), man (1), offender (1), ungodly (1), wicked (228), wicked man (21), wicked men (2), wicked one (1), wicked ones (3).

רָשָׁע₂₆₃ adjective wicked, criminal; — absolute ׳ר Genesis 18:23 +; plural רְשָׁעִים Isaiah 13:11 +; construct רִשְׁעֵי Psalm 75:9 3t. feminine singular רְשָׁעָה Ezekiel 3:18 (strike out Co), Ezekiel 3:19 (רָשָׁע Co); —

1 usually as substantive, one guilty of crime, deserving punishment; sometimes also wicked; opposed to צַדִּיע; רָשָׁע Exodus 2:13; Exodus 23:1 (E), Deuteronomy 25:2; Proverbs 17:23; Proverbs 18:5; Proverbs 25:5; Job 9:22,24; collective Genesis 18:23,25 (twice in verse) (J) Micah 6:10; Proverbs 3:33; Proverbs 28:4, רשׁעים 1 Samuel 24:14; Jeremiah 5:26; Proverbs 19:28; Proverbs 20:26; Proverbs 29:12, אנשׁים רשׁעים 2 Samuel 4:11 (murderers), רָשָׁע לָמוּת Numbers 35:31 (P) guilty of death, ׳מוֺשֵׁל ר Proverbs 28:15, compare Proverbs 29:2, ׳הִצְדִּיק ר Exodus 23:7 (E) Isaiah 5:23; Proverbs 17:15; ׳הִרְשִׁיעַ ר Deuteronomy 25:1; 1 Kings 8:32 = השׁיב לְרָשָׁע2Chronicles 6:23; צַדִּיק ׳אמר לר Proverbs 24:24.

2 guilty of hostility to God or his people, wicked enemies: רשׁע singular Psalm 17:13 6t. Psalms; Isaiah 26:10; collective Psalm 9:6; Psalm 9:17; Psalm 10:2 6t. Psalms; Isaiah 11:4; Habakkuk 3:13; רשׁעים Psalm 3:8; Psalm 7:10; Psalm 9:18 5t. Psalms; Isaiah 48:22; Isaiah 57:20,21; Jeremiah 25:31; Ezekiel 21:34; Malachi 3:21 ( + (possibly) other cases; often hard to decide); specifically of Pharaoh Exodus 9:27 (J), Babylon Isaiah 13:11; Isaiah 14:5, Chaldeans Habakkuk 1:4,13; "" שׂנְאֵי יהוה2Chronicles 19:2.

3 guilty of sin, against either God or man, wicked: האנשׁים הרשׁעים Numbers 16:26 (J, rebellious Korahites), Malachi 3:18 (not serving ׳י), opposed to צַדִּיק; singular individual Ezekiel 3:18 (twice in verse); Ezekiel 21:30; Ezekiel 33:8 (twice in verse); Psalm 11:5; Psalm 32:10; Proverbs 9:7 +; collective Isaiah 3:11; Job 34:18; Job 36:6,17; plural רשׁעים Isaiah 53:9; Jeremiah 23:19 = Jeremiah 30:23, Zephaniah 1:3; Psalm 26:5; Proverbs 10:3; Ecclesiastes 8:10 +; "" חסֹידים 1 Samuel 2:9 (Poem), Psalm 12:9; Psalm 50:16; Psalm 97:10; Psalm 145:20; "" עֹזְבֵי תוֺדָתֶ֑ךָ Psalm 119:53; compare V:61, +; ׳אדם ר Proverbs 11:7; Job 20:29; Job 27:13; ׳אִישׁ ר Proverbs 21:29; ׳מלאך ר Proverbs 13:17; זֶרַע רשׁעים Psalm 37:28; עֲצַת רשׁעים Psalm 1:1; Job 10:3; Job 21:16; Job 22:18; דֶּרֶךְ רשׁעים Jeremiah 12:1; Psalm 1:6; Psalm 146:9; Proverbs 4:19; Proverbs 12:26; דֶּרֶךְ רשׁע Proverbs 15:9; מִדַּדְכּוֺ הָֽרְשָׁעה Ezekiel 3:18,19 (but see, Co, above); רִשְׁעֵי (ה)ארץ Psalm 75:9; Psalm 101:8; Psalm 119:119; Ezekiel 7:21 (ᵐ5 Co עריצי). — is rare before exile; chiefly Ezekiel Psalms Wisdom Literature.

Word Origin: Derived from the root רָשַׁע (rasha), which means to be wicked, act wickedly, or to be guilty.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G93 (adikos): Unjust, unrighteous.
• G94 (adikia): Injustice, unrighteousness.
• G95 (adikēma): A wrong, an injustice.
• G268 (hamartōlos): Sinner, sinful.
• G435 (anēr): Man, often used in a moral context.
• G459 (anomos): Lawless, without law.
• G1413 (dunastēs): Ruler, often with a negative connotation.
• G1777 (enochos): Guilty, liable.
• G3061 (lutros): Redeemer, often in contrast to the wicked.
• G4190 (ponēros): Evil, wicked.
• G4191 (ponēria): Wickedness, evil.
• G4642 (sklēros): Hard, harsh, often used metaphorically for wickedness.

This lexical entry provides a comprehensive understanding of the term רָשָׁע (rasha) within the biblical context, highlighting its significance in the moral and theological framework of the Scriptures.

Usage: The word רָשָׁע appears frequently in the Hebrew Bible, often in contrast to צַדִּיק (tzaddik), meaning righteous. It is used to describe individuals, groups, or nations that are characterized by their wickedness or moral corruption.

Context: • General Description: רָשָׁע (rasha) is a term that encapsulates the concept of wickedness and moral failure. It is used extensively in the Hebrew Scriptures to denote those who deviate from the path of righteousness and engage in actions that are contrary to the will and commandments of God. The wicked are often depicted as those who oppress the poor, engage in deceit, and reject divine wisdom.

• Biblical Context: In the Psalms and Proverbs, the wicked are frequently contrasted with the righteous, highlighting the moral and ethical dichotomy between those who follow God's ways and those who do not. For example, Psalm 1:6 states, "For the LORD guards the path of the righteous, but the way of the wicked will perish" (BSB). This contrast serves to emphasize the ultimate fate of the wicked as opposed to the blessings reserved for the righteous.

• Theological Implications: The concept of רָשָׁע underscores the biblical theme of divine justice. The wicked are often portrayed as facing God's judgment and wrath, while the righteous are depicted as recipients of His favor and protection. This reflects the broader biblical narrative of God's desire for justice and righteousness among His people.

• Examples in Scripture: The term is used in various contexts, such as in legal settings (Exodus 23:1), in descriptions of moral behavior (Proverbs 15:29), and in prophetic literature (Isaiah 3:11). Each usage underscores the negative connotations associated with wickedness and the consequences that follow.

בָּרְשָׁעִֽים׃ ברשעים׃ הֲלָרָשָׁ֣ע הָ֣רָשָׁ֔ע הָֽרְשָׁעִים֙ הָֽרָשָׁע֙ הָרְשָׁעִ֑ים הָרְשָׁעִ֔ים הָרְשָׁעִ֛ים הָרְשָׁעִ֡ים הָרְשָׁעִ֣ים הָרְשָׁעִֽים׃ הָרְשָׁעָ֑ה הָרְשָׁעָ֖ה הָרָ֖ע הָרָשָֽׁע׃ הָרָשָׁ֑ע הָרָשָׁ֔ע הָרָשָׁ֛ע הָרָשָׁ֖ע הלרשע הרע הרשע הרשע׃ הרשעה הרשעים הרשעים׃ וְ֝לָרְשָׁעִ֗ים וְ֝רָשָׁ֗ע וְ֭רָשָׁע וְהָרְשָׁעִ֖ים וְהָרָשָׁ֗ע וְלָ֤רָשָׁ֨ע ׀ וְלָרָשָׁע֙ וְרָשָֽׁע׃ וְרָשָׁ֑ע וּ֝רְשָׁעִ֗ים וּ֭רְשָׁעִים וּלְרִשְׁעֵ֥י וּרְשָׁעִ֖ים וּרְשָׁעִ֤ים ׀ והרשע והרשעים ולרשע ולרשעי ולרשעים ורשע ורשע׃ ורשעים כְ֭רָשָׁע כָּרָשָׁ֑ע כרשע לְרָשָׁ֑ע לְרָשָׁ֔ע לְרָשָׁ֣ע לְרָשָׁע֮ לָ֭רָשָׁע לָֽרָשָׁ֔ע לָֽרָשָׁ֖ע לָֽרָשָׁע֙ לָרְשָׁעִֽים׃ לָרָ֫שָׁ֥ע לָרָשָׁ֗ע לָרָשָׁ֣ע לרשע לרשעים׃ מֵ֭רְשָׁעִים מֵרְשָׁ עִ֣ seg>ים מֵרְשָׁעִ֑ים מֵרְשָׁעִ֣ים מֵרָשָׁ֥ע מרשע מרשעים רְ֝שָׁעִ֗ים רְ֭שָׁעִים רְשָׁ֘עִ֤ים רְשָׁ֫עִ֥ים רְשָׁ עִ֣ seg>ים רְשָׁעִ֑ים רְשָׁעִ֔ים רְשָׁעִ֖ים רְשָׁעִ֗ים רְשָׁעִ֣ים רְשָׁעִ֥ים רְשָׁעִ֥ים ׀ רְשָׁעִ֨ים רְשָׁעִ֨ים ׀ רְשָׁעִֽים׃ רְשָׁעִים֙ רְשָׁעִים֮ רִשְׁעֵי־ רָ֘שָׁ֤ע רָ֝שָׁ֗ע רָ֭שָׁע רָשָֽׁע׃ רָשָׁ֑ע רָשָׁ֔ע רָשָׁ֖ע רָשָׁ֗ע רָשָׁ֛ע רָשָׁ֡ע רָשָׁ֣ע רָשָׁ֤ע רָשָׁ֥ע רָשָׁ֥ע ׀ רָשָׁע֙ רשע רשע׃ רשעי־ רשעים רשעים׃ bā·rə·šā·‘îm bārəšā‘îm bareshaIm Cherasho hă·lā·rā·šā‘ hā·rā‘ hā·rā·šā‘ hā·rə·šā·‘āh hā·rə·šā·‘îm hălārāšā‘ halaraSha haRa hārā‘ hārāšā‘ haraSha hārəšā‘āh hārəšā‘îm hareshaAh hareshaIm kā·rā·šā‘ kārāšā‘ karaSha ḵə·rā·šā‘ ḵərāšā‘ lā·rā·šā‘ lā·rə·šā·‘îm lārāšā‘ laraSha Larasho lārəšā‘îm lareshaIm lə·rā·šā‘ lərāšā‘ leraSha mê·rā·šā‘ mê·rə·šā·‘îm mêrāšā‘ meraSha mêrəšā‘îm mereshaIm rā·šā‘ rāšā‘ raSha Rasho rə·šā·‘îm rəšā‘îm reshaIm riš‘ê- riš·‘ê- rishei ū·lə·riš·‘ê ū·rə·šā·‘îm ūləriš‘ê ulerishEi ūrəšā‘îm ureshaIm veharaSha vehareshaIm veLaraSha velareshaIm veraSha Verasho wə·hā·rā·šā‘ wə·hā·rə·šā·‘îm wə·lā·rā·šā‘ wə·lā·rə·šā·‘îm wə·rā·šā‘ wəhārāšā‘ wəhārəšā‘îm wəlārāšā‘ wəlārəšā‘îm wərāšā‘Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts