לַ֫חַץ

And now the cry of the Israelites has reached Me, and I have seen how severely the Egyptians are oppressing them.

So we called out to the LORD, the God of our fathers; and the LORD heard our voice and saw our affliction, toil, and oppression.

…and tell them that this is what the king says: ‘Put this man in prison and feed him only bread and water until I return safely.’”

Then Jehoahaz sought the favor of the LORD, and the LORD listened to him because He saw the oppression that the king of Aram had inflicted on Israel.

…and tell them that this is what the king says: ‘Put this man in prison and feed him only bread and water until I return safely.’”

God rescues the afflicted by their affliction and opens their ears in oppression.

I say to God my Rock, “Why have You forgotten me? Why must I walk in sorrow because of the enemy’s oppression?”

For You are the God of my refuge. Why have You rejected me? Why must I walk in sorrow because of the enemy’s oppression?

Why do You hide Your face and forget our affliction and oppression?

The Lord will give you the bread of adversity and the water of affliction, but your Teacher will no longer hide Himself—with your own eyes you will see Him.