Strong's Lexicon talaipóreó: To suffer distress, to be miserable, to endure hardship Original Word: ταλαιπωρέω Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word ταλαίπωρος (talaiporos), meaning "wretched" or "miserable." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent, similar concepts can be found in words like עָנָה (anah - Strong's H6031), meaning "to be afflicted" or "to humble oneself." Usage: The verb ταλαιπωρέω (talaipóreó) conveys the sense of experiencing distress, hardship, or misery. It is often used to describe a state of being afflicted or undergoing severe trials. In the New Testament, it is used to express the condition of those who are spiritually or emotionally burdened, highlighting the human experience of suffering and the need for divine intervention and comfort. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, suffering and hardship were common experiences due to political instability, economic challenges, and social inequalities. The concept of enduring hardship was often associated with philosophical ideas about the human condition and the pursuit of virtue. In the Jewish context, suffering was sometimes seen as a consequence of sin or a test of faith, with an emphasis on seeking God's deliverance and mercy. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 5003 talaipōréō – intensely afflict, leaving someone in a wretched (miserable) condition – literally, showing callouses due to sustained affliction (used only at Js 4:9). See 5005 (talaipōros). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom talaipóros Definition to suffer hardship or distress NASB Translation miserable (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5003: ταλαιπωρέωταλαιπωρέω, ταλαιπώρω: 1 aorist imperative ταλαιπωρήσατε; (τλαιπωρος, which see); from Euripides, and Thucydides down; the Sept. for שָׁדַד; a. to toil heavily, to endure labors and hardships; to be afflicted; to feel afflicted and miserable: James 4:9. b. in Greek writings and the Sept. also transitively (cf. Liddell and Scott, under the word, II.), to afflict: Psalm 16:9 From talaiporos; to be wretched, i.e. Realize one's own misery -- be afflicted. see GREEK talaiporos |
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