15 occurrences in 10 translations

'Extortion' in the Bible

then it shall be, when he sins and becomes guilty, that he shall restore what he took by robbery or what he got by extortion, or the deposit which was entrusted to him or the lost thing which he found,

Verse ConceptsGuilt

If you see the extortion of the poor, or the perversion of justice and fairness in the government, do not be astonished by the matter. For the high official is watched by a higher official, and there are higher ones over them!

Verse ConceptsOppressorsAuthorityNot Helping The PoorInjusticeoppressionsurprises

Surely, the practice of extortion turns a wise person into a fool,and a bribe destroys the mind.

Verse ConceptsMadmenEffect Of BribesOppressorsDepressionoppressionpressure

“Let our outcasts of Moab live among you;Be a [sheltered] hiding place to them from the destroyer.”For the extortioner has come to an end, destruction has ceased,Oppressors [who trample men] have completely disappeared from the land,

Verse ConceptsSatan as Destroyer

The one who lives righteouslyand speaks rightly,who refuses gain from extortion,whose hand never takes a bribe,who stops his ears from listening to murderous plotsand shuts his eyes to avoid endorsing evil—

Verse ConceptsAcceptance Of BribesEyes, GuardedBeing FairFinancial AdviceAvoiding Bribes

As for his father, because he practiced extortion, robbed his brother and did what was not good among his people, behold, he will die for his iniquity.

Verse ConceptsOppressors

In thee have they taken gifts to shed blood; thou hast taken usury and increase, and thou hast greedily gained of thy neighbours by extortion, and hast forgotten me, saith the Lord GOD.

Verse ConceptsFraudCreditCovenant breakersExcessGreed, Condemnation OfInjustice, Nature And Source OfInterestMoney, Stewardship OfBusiness EthicsCovetousness, Results InExtortionSheddingKilling The InnocentOppressors

"Will not all of these ridicule him with mocking scorn? They will say, "Woe to the one who hordes for himself what isn't his. How long will you enrich yourself by extortion?'

Verse ConceptsFraudCovenant breakersPainRidicule, Nature OfRiches, Description OfGuileSocial SelfishnessTransient WealthDo Not StealWoe To The WickedMorality

Therefore I considered it necessary to urge the brothers to go on ahead to you and arrange in advance the generous gift you promised, so that it will be ready as a gift and not as an extortion.

Verse ConceptsCovetingGenerosity, HumanResentment, Against PeoplePeople Going BeforePeople PromisingCovetousness

Bible Theasaurus

Blackmail (1 instance)
Rapacity (1 instance)

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Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
מוּץ 
Muwts 
Usage: 1

נשׁה 
Nashah 
Usage: 12

עשׁק 
`osheq 
Usage: 15

ἁρπαγή 
Harpage 
Usage: 1

ἅρπαξ 
Harpax 
Usage: 3

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