Hebrew · H6869, G2347

צָרָה

Tightness (i.e. figuratively, trouble ); transitively, a female rival · pressure (literally or figuratively)

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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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θλῖψις G2347 pressure (literally or figuratively)

Pronunciation thlîpsis

Pressure that produces affliction or distress; used especially for persecution and tribulation in Christian experience.

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What does צָרָה (tsarah) mean in the Bible?

צָרָה · θλῖψις is a Hebrew phrase meaning "distress, adversity, or severe trouble".

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What does צָרָה · θλῖψις mean in the Bible?

צָרָה · θλῖψις is a Hebrew phrase meaning "distress, adversity, or severe trouble".

How many biblical occurrences are listed for H6869, G2347?

H6869, G2347 is connected to 73 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.

Evidence Summary

Hebrew phrase. distress, adversity, or severe trouble

Strong's H6869, G2347

Lexical occurrences 73 verses

Source Gloss

distress, adversity, or severe trouble

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