Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “מֵצַר”
Understanding mêtsar reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
distress, pain, strait. - something tight, i.e. (figuratively) trouble 1) straits, distress
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Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
מֵצַר
Phoneticmay-tsar'
Transliterationmêtsar
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
distress, pain, strait. - something tight, i.e. (figuratively) trouble 1) straits, distress
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
3 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Psalms 116:3 | “The sorrows of death compassed me, and the pains of hell gat hold upon me: I found trouble and sorrow.” Word: מֵצַר (mêtsar) | |
| Psalms 118:5 | “I called upon the Lord in distress: the Lord answered me, and set me in a large place.” Word: מֵצַר (mêtsar) | |
| Lamentations 1:3 | “Judah is gone into captivity because of affliction, and because of great servitude: she dwelleth among the heathen, she findeth no rest: all her persecutors overtook her between the straits.” Word: מֵצַר (mêtsar) |
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