Strong’s H4691

מְצוּקָה

Part of speech

Noun Feminine

Transliteration

mtsuwqah

Pronunciation

mets-oo-kaw'

Definition

Distress, trouble, anguish

Meaning

narrowness, trouble

Usage

The Hebrew word "metsuqah" refers to a state of distress or trouble, often implying a sense of being pressed or constrained by difficult circumstances. It is used in the Old Testament to describe situations of severe hardship or affliction, whether physical, emotional, or spiritual.

Bible references

Job 15:24;Psalm 25:17;Psalm 107:6;Psalm 107:13;Psalm 107:19;Psalm 107:28;Zephaniah 1:15