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θλίβω

thlibōto press onHow to read Greek
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Definition

θλίβω

[in LXX chiefly (ὁ θλίβων, ) for צוּר ;]

to press: with accusative of person(s), Mark 3:9; ὁδὸς τεθλιμμένη, a narrow (compressed) way, Matthew 7:14. Metaphorical (as frequently in LXX), to oppress, afflict, distress: with accusative of person(s), 2 Thessalonians 1:6; pass. (Vg., tribulor, tribulation em patior), 2 Corinthians 1:6; 4:8; 7:5, 1 Thessalonians 3:4, 2 Thessalonians 1:7, 1 Timothy 5:10, Hebrews 11:37 (cf. ἀπο-, συν-θλίβω).

Hebrew words it translates

The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as θλίβω:

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

10 total
  1. Matthew 7:14τεθλιμμένη · narrow
    But small is the gate and narrow the way that leads to life, and only a few find it.
  2. Mark 3:9θλίβωσιν · would not crush
    Jesus asked His disciples to have a boat ready for Him so that the crowd would not crush Him.
  3. 2 Corinthians 1:6θλιβόμεθα · we are afflicted
    If we are afflicted, it is for your comfort and salvation; if we are comforted, it is for your comfort, which accomplishes in you patient endurance of the same sufferings we experience.
  4. 2 Corinthians 4:8θλιβόμενοι · We are hard pressed
    We are hard pressed on all sides, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair;
  5. 2 Corinthians 7:5θλιβόμενοι · we were pressed
    For when we arrived in Macedonia, our bodies had no rest, but we were pressed from every direction—conflicts on the outside, fears within.
  6. 1 Thessalonians 3:4θλίβεσθαι · suffer persecution
    Indeed, when we were with you, we kept warning you that we would suffer persecution; and as you know, it has come to pass.
  7. 2 Thessalonians 1:6θλίβουσιν · afflict
    After all, it is only right for God to repay with affliction those who afflict you,
  8. 2 Thessalonians 1:7θλιβομένοις · are oppressed
    …and to grant relief to you who are oppressed and to us as well. This will take place when the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven with His mighty angels
  9. 1 Timothy 5:10θλιβομένοις · to the afflicted
    …and well known for good deeds such as bringing up children, entertaining strangers, washing the feet of the saints, imparting relief to the afflicted, and devoting herself to every good work.
  10. Hebrews 11:37θλιβόμενοι · oppressed
    They were stoned, they were sawed in two, they were put to death by the sword. They went around in sheepskins and goatskins, destitute, oppressed, and mistreated.