The meaning of “θλῖψις”
Understanding thlîpsis reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
afflicted(-tion), anguish, burdened, persecution, tribulation, trouble. - pressure (literally or figuratively)
θλῖψις
afflicted(-tion), anguish, burdened, persecution, tribulation, trouble. - pressure (literally or figuratively)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 24:21 | “For then shall be great tribulation, such as was not since the beginning of the world to this time, no, nor ever shall be.” Word: θλῖψις (thlîpsis) | |
| Acts 11:19 | “Now they which were scattered abroad upon the persecution that arose about Stephen travelled as far as Phenice, and Cyprus, and Antioch, preaching the word to none but unto the Jews only.” Word: θλῖψις (thlîpsis) | |
| 2 Corinthians 6:4 | “But in all things approving ourselves as the ministers of God, in much patience, in afflictions, in necessities, in distresses,” Word: θλῖψις (thlîpsis) | |
| Colossians 1:24 | “Who now rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill up that which is behind of the afflictions of Christ in my flesh for his body’s sake, which is the church:” Word: θλῖψις (thlîpsis) | |
| Hebrews 10:33 | “Partly, whilst ye were made a gazingstock both by reproaches and afflictions; and partly, whilst ye became companions of them that were so used.” Word: θλῖψις (thlîpsis) |