6125. aqah

Lexicon

aqah: To bend, twist, distort

Original Word: עָקָה
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: `aqah
Pronunciation: ah-KAH
Phonetic Spelling: (aw-kaw')
Definition: To bend, twist, distort
Meaning: constraint

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

oppression

From uwq; constraint -- oppression.

see HEBREW uwq

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from uq
Definition
pressure
NASB Translation
pressure (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

[עָקָה] noun feminine pressure (si vera lectio, Aramaic word, ᵑ7 עָֽקְתָא, Syriac ); — only construct מִמְּנֵי עָקַת רָשָׁע Psalm 55:4 because of the pressure of the wicked; > read צַעֲקַת ("" קוֺל; Ol and others), which means cry for help.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root עָקַק (ʿāqaq), which conveys the idea of being pressed or constrained.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • The Greek equivalent that corresponds to the concept of constraint or affliction is found in Strong's Greek Number G2347, θλῖψις (thlipsis). This term is used in the New Testament to describe tribulation, distress, or persecution, often in the context of the trials faced by believers. Like עָקָה, θλῖψις conveys the idea of being pressed or burdened, highlighting the continuity of this theme across both the Hebrew and Greek Scriptures.

Usage: The word עָקָה is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe situations of constraint or distress, often in a metaphorical sense to depict emotional or spiritual pressure.

Context: • The Hebrew term עָקָה appears in contexts that describe a sense of being hemmed in or under duress. It is often associated with situations where individuals or groups experience significant pressure, whether from external circumstances or internal turmoil. The concept of constraint in the biblical sense can encompass both physical and psychological dimensions, reflecting the multifaceted nature of human suffering and the challenges faced by the people of Israel.
• In the biblical narrative, instances of עָקָה may be seen in the context of divine testing or judgment, where individuals are placed in situations that test their faith and reliance on God. The term underscores the reality of human vulnerability and the need for divine intervention and deliverance.
• Theologically, עָקָה can be understood as part of the broader biblical theme of suffering and redemption. It serves as a reminder of the trials faced by the faithful and the hope for relief and salvation through God's providence.

Forms and Transliterations

עָקַ֣ת עקת ‘ā·qaṯ ‘āqaṯ aKat

Englishman's Concordance

Psalm 55:3
HEB: אוֹיֵ֗ב מִפְּנֵ֣י עָקַ֣ת רָשָׁ֑ע כִּי־
NAS: Because of the pressure of the wicked;
KJV: because of the oppression of the wicked:
INT: of the enemy because of the pressure of the wicked for

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 6125
1 Occurrence

‘ā·qaṯ — 1 Occ.