Strong's Lexicon lachats: To press, oppress, afflict, crush Original Word: לַחַץ Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G2346 (θλίβω, thlibō): To press, afflict, or trouble. - G4912 (συνέχω, synechō): To hold together, constrain, or oppress. Usage: The Hebrew verb "lachats" primarily conveys the idea of pressing or exerting pressure. It is often used metaphorically to describe situations of oppression or affliction, where individuals or groups are subjected to hardship or distress. The term can also imply a sense of being crushed or overwhelmed by circumstances or adversaries. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Near Eastern context, the concept of oppression was a common experience, often associated with foreign domination, social injustice, or economic exploitation. The Israelites, throughout their history, faced various forms of oppression, whether under Egyptian bondage, during the period of the Judges, or under foreign empires. The biblical narrative frequently addresses themes of justice and deliverance, reflecting God's concern for the oppressed and His role as a deliverer. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom lachats Definition oppression, distress NASB Translation oppression (8), sparingly (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs לַ֫חַץ noun masculine oppression, distress; — ׳ל absolute 1 Kings 22:27 (twice in verse) + 5 t.; construct 2 Kings 13:4 2t.; suffix לַחֲצֵ֫נוּDeuteronomy 26:4; Psalm 44:25; — oppression of Israel Exodus 3:9 (E; + verb cognate), 2 Kings 13:4 compare Deuteronomy 26:7 ("" עֳנִי, עָמָל) Psalm 44:25 ("" עֳנִי); oppression of (i.e. by) an enemy, Psalm 42:10; Psalm 43:2; in General Job 36:15 ׅ "" עֳנִי; ׳וּמַיִם ל ׳לֶחֶם ל 1 Kings 22:27 2Chronicles 18:26 bread of oppression and water of oppression, i.e. prison-fare (> Klo scanty fare); compare ׳לֶחֶם צַר וּמַיִם ל Isaiah 30:20, apparently of privations of a siege (compare Che Di Du; on the apposition in these passages see Ges§ 131. 2 (b) Köiii, § 333 p.q. DaSynt. § 29. e). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance affliction, oppression From lachats; distress -- affliction, oppression. see HEBREW lachats Forms and Transliterations בְּלַ֣חַץ בַּלַּ֣חַץ בלחץ הַלַּ֔חַץ הלחץ וְֽלַחֲצֵֽנוּ׃ ולחצנו׃ לַ֔חַץ לַ֙חַץ֙ לַ֣חַץ לַחֲצֵֽנוּ׃ לָ֑חַץ לחץ לחצנו׃ bal·la·ḥaṣ balLachatz ballaḥaṣ bə·la·ḥaṣ beLachatz bəlaḥaṣ hal·la·ḥaṣ halLachatz hallaḥaṣ la·ḥă·ṣê·nū la·ḥaṣ lā·ḥaṣ lachatz lachaTzenu laḥaṣ lāḥaṣ laḥăṣênū VelachaTzenu wə·la·ḥă·ṣê·nū wəlaḥăṣênūLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Exodus 3:9 HEB: רָאִ֙יתִי֙ אֶת־ הַלַּ֔חַץ אֲשֶׁ֥ר מִצְרַ֖יִם NAS: I have seen the oppression with which KJV: unto me: and I have also seen the oppression wherewith the Egyptians INT: furthermore have seen the oppression which Egyptian Deuteronomy 26:7 1 Kings 22:27 1 Kings 22:27 2 Kings 13:4 2 Chronicles 18:26 2 Chronicles 18:26 Job 36:15 Psalm 42:9 Psalm 43:2 Psalm 44:24 Isaiah 30:20 12 Occurrences |
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