The meaning of “צָרָה”
Understanding tsârâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
feminine of צַר adversary, adversity, affliction, anguish, distress, tribulation, trouble. - tightness (i.e. figurativel...
צָרָה
feminine of צַר adversary, adversity, affliction, anguish, distress, tribulation, trouble. - tightness (i.e. figuratively, trouble) - transitively, a female rival: 1) straits, distress, trouble 2) vexer, rival wife
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 42:21 | “And they said one to another, We are verily guilty concerning our brother, in that we saw the anguish of his soul, when he besought us, and we would not hear; therefore is this distress come upon us.” Word: צָרָה (tsârâh) | |
| 2 Samuel 4:9 | “And David answered Rechab and Baanah his brother, the sons of Rimmon the Beerothite, and said unto them, As the Lord liveth, who hath redeemed my soul out of all adversity,” Word: צָרָה (tsârâh) | |
| Nehemiah 9:37 | “And it yieldeth much increase unto the kings whom thou hast set over us because of our sins: also they have dominion over our bodies, and over our cattle, at their pleasure, and we are in great distress.” Word: צָרָה (tsârâh) | |
| Isaiah 37:3 | “And they said unto him, Thus saith Hezekiah, This day is a day of trouble, and of rebuke, and of blasphemy: for the children are come to the birth, and there is not strength to bring forth.” Word: צָרָה (tsârâh) | |
| Jonah 2:2 | “And said, I cried by reason of mine affliction unto the Lord, and he heard me; out of the belly of hell cried I, and thou heardest my voice.” Word: צָרָה (tsârâh) |
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