Definition
from H6869; something tight, i.e. (figuratively) trouble
Traditional renderings: distress, pain, strait.
Traditional renderings: distress, pain, strait.
In the Greek Old Testament
How the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders מֵצַר:
- θλῖψιςthlipsis“pressure”always
Usage patterns
Occurrences
3 total
- Psalm 116:3וּמְצָרֵ֣י · the anguishThe ropes of death entangled me; the anguish of Sheol overcame me; I was confronted by trouble and sorrow.
- Psalm 118:5הַ֭מֵּצַ֥ר · [my] distressIn my distress I called to the LORD, and He answered and set me free.
- Lamentations 1:3הַמְּצָרִֽים׃ס · of her distressJudah has gone into exile under affliction and harsh slavery; she dwells among the nations but finds no place to rest. All her pursuers have overtaken her in the midst of her distress.