Strong's Lexicon mitsar: Distress, narrow place, straits Original Word: מִצְעָר Word Origin: Derived from the root צָרַר (tsarar), meaning "to bind" or "to be narrow." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint for similar concepts is θλίψις (thlipsis), Strong's Greek 2347, which also means "tribulation" or "distress." Usage: The term "mitsar" is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe situations of distress or difficulty, often metaphorically referring to a narrow or confined space that causes pressure or trouble. It conveys the idea of being in a tight spot, both physically and emotionally, where one feels constrained or oppressed. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, the concept of being in a "narrow place" was not only a physical description but also a metaphor for the challenges and adversities faced by individuals and the nation. The Israelites often experienced literal and figurative "mitsar" during times of war, exile, and personal trials. The imagery of being in a narrow place is prevalent in the Psalms and prophetic literature, reflecting the struggles and cries for deliverance from God. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom tsaar Definition a small thing NASB Translation insignificant (1), little while (1), small (3). Brown-Driver-Briggs I. מִצְעָר noun masculine a small thing ("" מִזְעָר); — 1 absolute ׳מ a small thing, of city Genesis 19:20 (twice in verse) (J); of Job's fortunes, ׳רֵאשִׁיתְֱ מ Job 8:7 (opposed to יִשְׂגֶּה מְאֹר); construct מִצְעַר אֲנָשִׁים2Chronicles 24:24 a few men; of time ׳לַמּ Isaiah 63:18 for the [a] little while. — Psalm 42:7 see II.׳מ. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance little one while, small From tsa'ar; petty (in size or number); adverbially, a short (time) -- little one (while), small. see HEBREW tsa'ar Forms and Transliterations בְמִצְעַ֨ר במצער לַמִּצְעָ֕ר למצער מִצְעָ֑ר מִצְעָ֛ר מצער ḇə·miṣ·‘ar ḇəmiṣ‘ar lam·miṣ·‘ār lammiṣ‘ār lammitzAr miṣ‘ār miṣ·‘ār mitzAr vemitzArLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 19:20 HEB: שָׁ֖מָּה וְהִ֣יא מִצְעָ֑ר אִמָּלְטָ֨ה נָּ֜א NAS: [enough] to flee to, and it is small. Please, KJV: unto, and it [is] a little one: Oh, let me escape INT: there and it is small escape Please Genesis 19:20 2 Chronicles 24:24 Job 8:7 Isaiah 63:18 5 Occurrences |
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