Strong's Lexicon matsuq: Distress, constraint, pressure Original Word: מָצוּק Word Origin: Derived from the root verb צוּק (tsuq), meaning "to press" or "to constrain." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G2347 (θλῖψις, thlipsis): Often translated as "tribulation" or "affliction," this Greek term shares a similar meaning of pressure or distress. - G318 (ἀναγκαῖος, anagkaios): Meaning "necessary" or "compelled," it can relate to situations of constraint or distress. Usage: The Hebrew word "matsuq" conveys a sense of being in a state of distress or under pressure. It is often used to describe situations where individuals or groups are experiencing significant hardship or are constrained by difficult circumstances. The term can refer to both physical and emotional states of being pressed or oppressed. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite society, the concept of distress was not only a personal experience but also a communal one. The Israelites often faced external threats from surrounding nations, leading to periods of national distress. Additionally, the social and economic structures of the time could lead to personal distress, such as debt or servitude. The Hebrew Scriptures frequently address the theme of distress, emphasizing reliance on God for deliverance and support. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom tsuq Definition molten support, pillar NASB Translation pillars (1), rose (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [מָצוּק] noun masculine molten support, pillar; — plural construct מְצֻקֵי אֶרֶץ 1 Samuel 2:8 the supports of the earth are ׳יs; — מָצוּק 1 Samuel 14:5 ('as a pillar,' 'steep,' etc.) is difficult (compare HPS); strike out with ᵐ5 Th Dr Bu. I. צור (√of following; compare possibly Arabic Strong's Exhaustive Concordance pillar, situate Or matsuq {maw-tsook'}; from tsuwq; something narrow, i.e. A column or hilltop -- pillar, situate. see HEBREW tsuwq Forms and Transliterations מְצֻ֣קֵי מָצ֥וּק מצוק מצקי mā·ṣūq māṣūq maTzuk mə·ṣu·qê məṣuqê meTzukeiLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Samuel 2:8 HEB: כִּ֤י לַֽיהוָה֙ מְצֻ֣קֵי אֶ֔רֶץ וַיָּ֥שֶׁת NAS: of honor; For the pillars of the earth KJV: of glory: for the pillars of the earth INT: for are the LORD'S the pillars of the earth set 1 Samuel 14:5 2 Occurrences |
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) cause to incline, learn; Late Hebrew = Biblical Hebrew (rare), so Aramaic 
(compare Köii.1, 90), צַוְּרָא). 
