The meaning of “לַחַץ”
Understanding lachats reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
affliction, oppression. - distress 1) oppression, distress, pressure
לַחַץ
affliction, oppression. - distress 1) oppression, distress, pressure
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Exodus 3:9 | “Now therefore, behold, the cry of the children of Israel is come unto me: and I have also seen the oppression wherewith the Egyptians oppress them.” Word: לַחַץ (lachats) | |
| Deuteronomy 26:7 | “And when we cried unto the Lord God of our fathers, the Lord heard our voice, and looked on our affliction, and our labour, and our oppression:” Word: לַחַץ (lachats) | |
| 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: לַחַץ (lachats) | |
| 2 Chronicles 18:26 | “And say, Thus saith the king, Put this fellow in the prison, and feed him with bread of affliction and with water of affliction, until I return in peace.” Word: לַחַץ (lachats) | |
| Job 36:15 | “He delivereth the poor in his affliction, and openeth their ears in oppression.” Word: לַחַץ (lachats) |
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