Greek Word Study · Strong’s G2346
θλίβω
thlibō · “to press on”
Used 10 times across 7 books
Definition
θλίβω
[in LXX chiefly (ὁ θλίβων, ) for צוּר ;]
to press: with accusative of person(s), Mrk.3:9; ὁδὸς τεθλιμμένη, a narrow (compressed) way, Mat.7:14. Metaphorical (as frequently in LXX), to oppress, afflict, distress: with accusative of person(s), 2Th.1:6; pass. (Vg., tribulor, tribulation em patior), 2Co.1:6 4:8 7:5, 1Th.3:4, 2Th.1:7, 1Ti.5:10, Heb.11:37 (cf. ἀπο-, συν-θλίβω).†
[in LXX chiefly (ὁ θλίβων, ) for צוּר ;]
to press: with accusative of person(s), Mrk.3:9; ὁδὸς τεθλιμμένη, a narrow (compressed) way, Mat.7:14. Metaphorical (as frequently in LXX), to oppress, afflict, distress: with accusative of person(s), 2Th.1:6; pass. (Vg., tribulor, tribulation em patior), 2Co.1:6 4:8 7:5, 1Th.3:4, 2Th.1:7, 1Ti.5:10, Heb.11:37 (cf. ἀπο-, συν-θλίβω).†
Where it appears
Matthew1
Mark1
2 Corinthians3
1 Thessalonians1
2 Thessalonians2
1 Timothy1
Hebrews1
In the text
Matthew 7:14Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.Mark 3:9And he spake to his disciples, that a small ship should wait on him because of the multitude, lest they should throng him.2 Corinthians 1:6And whether we be afflicted, it is for your consolation and salvation, which is effectual in the enduring of the same sufferings which we also suffer: or whether we be comforted, it is for your consolation and salvation.2 Corinthians 4:8We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair;2 Corinthians 7:5For, when we were come into Macedonia, our flesh had no rest, but we were troubled on every side; without were fightings, within were fears.1 Thessalonians 3:4For verily, when we were with you, we told you before that we should suffer tribulation; even as it came to pass, and ye know.2 Thessalonians 1:6Seeing it is a righteous thing with God to recompense tribulation to them that trouble you;2 Thessalonians 1:7And to you who are troubled rest with us, when the Lord Jesus shall be revealed from heaven with his mighty angels,1 Timothy 5:10Well reported of for good works; if she have brought up children, if she have lodged strangers, if she have washed the saints’ feet, if she have relieved the afflicted, if she have diligently followed every good work.Hebrews 11:37They were stoned, they were sawn asunder, were tempted, were slain with the sword: they wandered about in sheepskins and goatskins; being destitute, afflicted, tormented;
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