Strong’s H4712
מֵצַר
Part of speech
Noun Masculine
Transliteration
metsar
Pronunciation
may-tsar
Definition
Distress, straits, trouble
Meaning
something tight, trouble
Usage
The Hebrew word "metsar" refers to a state of distress or trouble, often implying a sense of being in a narrow or confined space, both physically and metaphorically. It conveys the idea of being in a difficult situation where options are limited, and pressure is intense.
Bible references
Psalm 116:3;Psalm 118:5;Lamentations 1:3