צָרַר
tsa.rar
to distress
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Hebrew word צָרַר (tsa.rar) is used four times in the Bible and is defined as "to distress." This verb suggests a state of being troubled, overwhelmed, or burdened. The occurrences of this word are scattered throughout the biblical text, indicating its relevance to various contexts. This verb is not limited to a specific domain, such as war or economic hardship, but rather encompasses a broader range of experiences that cause emotional or psychological distress. Given its definition and usage, the significance of this word lies in its capacity to convey the human experience of feeling overwhelmed or burdened. It highlights the emotional toll of difficult circumstances and acknowledges the vulnerability of individuals in the face of adversity.
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Occurrences in Scripture
4 total occurrences across the text
But I will sing of your strength. Yes, I will sing aloud of your loving kindness in the morning. For you have been my high tower, a refuge in the day of my distress.
Psalms 102:2Don’t hide your face from me in the day of my distress. Turn your ear to me. Answer me quickly in the day when I call.
Jeremiah 48:41Kerioth is taken, and the strongholds are seized. The heart of the mighty men of Moab at that day will be as the heart of a woman in her pangs.
Jeremiah 49:22Behold, he will come up and fly as the eagle, and spread out his wings against Bozrah. The heart of the mighty men of Edom at that day will be as the heart of a woman in her pangs.