פֶּשַׁע
A revolt (national, moral or religious)
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What does פֶּשַׁע (pesha) mean in the Bible?
פֶּשַׁע (pesha) is a Hebrew word meaning "a revolt (national, moral or religious)". a revolt (national, moral or religious) BDB: transgression Usage: rebellion, sin, transgression, trespass. Excessive speech often crosses moral boundaries through careless words. This term runs through the canonical themes of Covenant.
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Meaning
Deliberate rebellion against established authority—God or ruler—emphasizing volitional defiance rather than inadvertent error
a revolt (national, moral or religious) BDB: transgression Usage: rebellion, sin, transgression, trespass.
Why This Word Matters
Excessive speech often crosses moral boundaries through careless words. Isaiah 24:16b-23
The earth’s collapse is linked directly to human rebellion. Isaiah 43:22-28
Identifies sin as willful covenant violation. Proverbs 10:19
Grammatical Forms
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Canonical Themes
Biblical Occurrences
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