θλίψεσιν

thlipsesin

from θλίβω; pressure (literally or figuratively):--afflicted(-tion), anguish, burdened, persecution, tribulation, trouble.

G2347

Hebrews 10:33 · Word #6

Lexicon G2347

Lemmaθλῖψις
Transliterationthlîpsis
Strong'sG2347

Morphology N DAT F PL All morphology codes

Part of Speech N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea
Case DAT — Dative — Indirect object, means, or location
Gender F — Feminine — Grammatical feminine
Number PL — Plural — More than one

Lexical Info

Lemmaθλῖψις
Strong'sG2347

SIBI-P1 G2347-05

in the pressings

Rootθλῖψις (thlipsis)
Core Meaningspressure, pressing, compression, distress, affliction, persecution
Semantic RangeLiteral pressure or compression; figurative distress, hardship, affliction, persecution, tribulation, oppressive circumstances.
Conceptual SignificanceIn the New Testament, θλῖψις often describes the covenant community’s experience of suffering under opposition or trial. The root image of "pressure" highlights the refining and testing function of such hardships within God’s redemptive purposes.
Morphological NotesNoun, dative feminine plural (Gr,N,,,,,DFP,). The dative case commonly expresses location, sphere, means, or circumstance; plural indicates multiple instances or experiences of pressure.
Rendering RationaleThe noun θλῖψις derives from θλίβω, "to press" or "to compress," so "pressings" preserves the concrete root imagery behind later metaphorical senses like affliction or tribulation. The dative plural form (feminine) is reflected by the prepositional phrase "in the" plus a plural noun, conveying the dative sense of sphere or circumstance ("in the midst of pressings").

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Words from Root θλῖψις (pressure, pressing, compression, distress, affliction, persecution)

SILEX Code Transliteration SIBI-P1
G2347-01 thlipsei in the crushing-pressure
G2347-02 thlipseis pressures
G2347-03 thlipseon of pressings

Word Usage (45 occurrences of G2347)

Location Form Transliteration Meaning
Matthew 13:21 θλίψεως thlipseos
Matthew 24:9 θλῖψιν thlipsin
Matthew 24:21 θλῖψις thlipsis