Hebrew · H6256, H6869 · unreviewed

לְעִתּוֹת בַּצָּרָה

Time , especially (adverb with preposition) now , when , etc. · tightness (i.e. figuratively, trouble ); transitively, a female rival

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עֵת H6256 time , especially (adverb with preposition) now , when , etc.
Pronunciation ‘ittōṯāy
Denotes appointed or defined time; emphasizes temporal specificity rather than duration or abstract time itself.
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צָרָה H6869 tightness (i.e. figuratively, trouble ); transitively, a female rival
Pronunciation tsarah
Adversity rooted in physical constriction; extends to rivalship in marital contexts, especially co-wives.
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What does לְעִתּוֹת בַּצָּרָה (le'ittot batzarah) mean in the Bible?

עֵת · צָרָה is a Hebrew word meaning "Times of distress or trouble".

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Meaning

Times of distress or trouble
Grammatical Forms

How the stem changes the meaning of this verb across the biblical text.

Qal basic active stem — the word in its most common, direct sense
Infinitive construct Ps 105:19
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