Strong's H3905 (Hebrew)[edit | edit source]

Lemma: לָחַץ (lâchats)

Pronunciation: law-khats'

POS: law-khats' Morph: v

Exegesis: a primitive root;

Definition: a primitive root; properly, to press, i.e. (figuratively) to distress; afflict, crush, force, hold fast, oppress(-or), thrust self.

KJV Usage: afflict, crush, force, hold fast, oppress(-or), thrust self.

Senses[edit | edit source]

• 1. 1) to squeeze, press, oppress
• 2. 1a) (Qal)
• 3. 1a1) to squeeze, press
• 4. 1a2) to oppress
• 5. 1b) (Niphal) to squeeze oneself

Cross References[edit | edit source]

• GREEK G598
• GREEK G2559

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