Strong's Lexicon talaipória: Misery, distress, trouble Original Word: ταλαιπωρία Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb ταλαιπωρέω (talaiporéō), meaning "to endure hardship" or "to suffer." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with the concept of misery or distress is עָמָל (amal), Strong's Hebrew 5999, which conveys toil, trouble, or laborious effort. Usage: The term "talaiporía" refers to a state of suffering, affliction, or distress. It is used to describe the condition of experiencing severe hardship or misery, often as a result of external circumstances or internal struggles. In the New Testament, it conveys the idea of enduring trials and tribulations, highlighting the human experience of suffering in a fallen world. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, suffering and hardship were common experiences due to political instability, economic challenges, and social injustices. The early Christians, often facing persecution and societal rejection, would have been familiar with the concept of "talaiporía." This term would resonate with their experiences of enduring trials for their faith, as well as the broader human condition of suffering. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 5004 talaipōría – literally, a calloused (miserable) condition; wretchedness resulting from ongoing, intense affliction. See 5005 (talaipōros). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom talaipóros Definition hard work, hardship, distress NASB Translation miseries (1), misery (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5004: ταλαιπωρίαταλαιπωρία, ταλαιπωρίας, ἡ (ταλαίπωρος, which see), hardship, trouble, calamity, misery: Romans 3:16 (from Isaiah 59:7); plural (miseries), James 5:1. (Herodotus, Thucydides, Isocrates, Polybius, Diodorus, Josephus, others; the Sept. chiefly for שֹׁד.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance misery. From talaiporos; wretchedness, i.e. Calamity -- misery. see GREEK talaiporos Forms and Transliterations ταλαιπωρια ταλαιπωρία ταλαιπωρίαι ταλαιπωριαις ταλαιπωρίαις ταλαιπωρίαν ταλαιπωρίας talaiporia talaiporía talaipōria talaipōría talaiporiais talaiporíais talaipōriais talaipōríaisLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Romans 3:16 N-NFSGRK: σύντριμμα καὶ ταλαιπωρία ἐν ταῖς NAS: DESTRUCTION AND MISERY ARE IN THEIR PATHS, KJV: Destruction and misery [are] in their INT: ruin and misery [are] in the James 5:1 N-DFP Strong's Greek 5004 |
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