לָחַץ

la.chatsVerbH3905

to oppress

From: a primitive root;

Short Definition

properly, to press, i.e. (figuratively) to distress

Full Lexicon Entry

  1. to squeeze, press, oppress 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to squeeze, press 1a2) to oppress 1b) (Niphal) to squeeze oneself

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology H:V

DescriptionHebrew Verb

Occurrences

16 times

Appears 16 times in the Old Testament. Top books include:

Judges
5
2 Kings
3
Exodus
2
1 Samuel
1
Amos
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Samuel 10:18
  • 2 Kings 6:32
  • Exodus 3:9
  • Judges 10:12
  • Judges 6:9

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