Strong’s H3905

לָחַץ

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

lachats

Pronunciation

lah-khats

Definition

To press, oppress, afflict, distress

Meaning

to press, to distress

Usage

The Hebrew verb "lachats" primarily conveys the idea of pressing or squeezing, often in a figurative sense to denote oppression or affliction. It is used to describe situations where individuals or groups are subjected to pressure, distress, or hardship, often at the hands of others. This term is frequently employed in contexts where the Israelites experience oppression from foreign nations or unjust leaders.

Bible references

Exodus 3:9;Exodus 22:21;Exodus 23:9;Numbers 22:25;Numbers 22:25;Judges 1:34;Judges 2:18;Judges 4:3;Judges 6:9;Judges 10:12;1 Samuel 10:18;2 Kings 6:32;2 Kings 13:4;2 Kings 13:22;Psalm 56:1;Psalm 106:42;Isaiah 19:20;Jeremiah 30:20;Amos 6:14