Strong's Lexicon apothlibó: To press hard, to crush, to afflict Original Word: ἀποθλίβω Word Origin: From the Greek prefix ἀπό (apo, meaning "from" or "away") and θλίβω (thlibo, meaning "to press" or "to crush"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with the concept of pressing or affliction is לָחַץ (lachats, Strong's H3905), which means to press, squeeze, or oppress. This term is used in the Old Testament to describe various forms of pressure or oppression, both physical and metaphorical. Usage: The verb ἀποθλίβω conveys the idea of being pressed or crushed, often in a metaphorical sense, indicating severe pressure or affliction. It is used to describe situations where individuals or groups experience intense hardship or distress. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Greco-Roman world, the concept of pressing or crushing was familiar in various contexts, such as the pressing of grapes to make wine or the crushing of olives for oil. These processes involved applying significant pressure to extract the desired product. Metaphorically, this imagery was used to describe the trials and tribulations faced by individuals, particularly in a spiritual or moral sense. The early Christian community, often facing persecution and hardship, would have resonated with this imagery as they navigated their faith amidst external pressures. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom apo and thlibó Definition to press hard NASB Translation pressing (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 598: ἀποθλίβωἀποθλίβω; to press on all sides, squeeze, press hard: Luke 8:45. (Numbers 22:25; used also of pressing out grapes and olives, Diodorus 3, 62; Josephus, Antiquities 2, 5, 2; (others).) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance press, crowd from every side.From apo and thlibo; to crowd (from every side) -- press. see GREEK apo see GREEK thlibo Forms and Transliterations απέθλιψε αποθλίβουσι αποθλιβουσιν ἀποθλίβουσιν apothlibousin apothlíbousinLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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