θλίβω
thlibōVerbG2346
to press on
From: akin to the base of G5147 (τρίβος);
Short Definition
to crowd (literally or figuratively)
Full Lexicon Entry
to press: with accusative of person(s); ὁδὸς τεθλιμμένη, a narrow (compressed) way. Metaphorical (as frequently in LXX), to oppress, afflict, distress: with accusative of person(s); pass. (Vg., tribulor, tribulation em patior).
LXX Usage: chiefly (ὁ θλίβων, ) for צוּר
Grammar
Part of Speech Verb
Morphology G:V
DescriptionGreek Verb
Occurrences
10 timesAppears 10 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
2 Corinthians
3
2 Thessalonians
2
1 Thessalonians
1
1 Timothy
1
Hebrews
1
Key Passages
- 1 Thessalonians 3:4
- 2 Corinthians 1:6
- 2 Corinthians 7:5
- 2 Thessalonians 1:7
- Matthew 7:14
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