The meaning of “לָחַץ”
Understanding lâchats reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
afflict, crush, force, hold fast, oppress(-or), thrust self. - properly, to press, i.e. (figuratively) to distress 1) to...
לָחַץ
afflict, crush, force, hold fast, oppress(-or), thrust self. - properly, to press, i.e. (figuratively) to distress 1) to squeeze, press, oppress 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to squeeze, press 1a2) to oppress 1b) (Niphal) to squeeze oneself
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Exodus 22:21 | “Thou shalt neither vex a stranger, nor oppress him: for ye were strangers in the land of Egypt.” Word: לָחַץ (lâchats) | |
| Numbers 22:25 | “And when the ass saw the angel of the Lord, she thrust herself unto the wall, and crushed Balaam’s foot against the wall: and he smote her again.” Word: לָחַץ (lâchats) | |
| Judges 4:3 | “And the children of Israel cried unto the Lord: for he had nine hundred chariots of iron; and twenty years he mightily oppressed the children of Israel.” Word: לָחַץ (lâchats) | |
| 1 Samuel 10:18 | “And said unto the children of Israel, Thus saith the Lord God of Israel, I brought up Israel out of Egypt, and delivered you out of the hand of the Egyptians, and out of the hand of all kingdoms, and of them that oppressed you:” Word: לָחַץ (lâchats) | |
| 2 Kings 13:4 | “And Jehoahaz besought the Lord, and the Lord hearkened unto him: for he saw the oppression of Israel, because the king of Syria oppressed them.” Word: לָחַץ (lâchats) |