◄ 4157. muaqah ►
Strong's Lexicon muaqah: Oppression, distress Original Word: מוּעָקָה Part of Speech: Noun Feminine Transliteration: muaqah Pronunciation: moo-ah-KAH Phonetic Spelling: (moo-aw-kaw') Definition: Oppression, distress Meaning: pressure, distress Word Origin: Derived from the root יָעַק (ya'aq), which means to oppress or to press down. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint for similar concepts of oppression or distress is θλῖψις (thlipsis), which appears in the New Testament in contexts of tribulation or affliction (e.g., John 16:33, Romans 5:3). Usage: The term "muaqah" is used to describe a state of oppression or distress, often in the context of social or personal hardship. It conveys a sense of being pressed down by external circumstances or adversities, reflecting both physical and emotional burdens. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite society, oppression was a common experience, often at the hands of foreign powers, corrupt leaders, or societal injustices. The Hebrew Bible frequently addresses themes of justice and righteousness, calling for the alleviation of oppression and the establishment of equity. The concept of "muaqah" would resonate deeply with a people who experienced cycles of conquest and subjugation, as well as internal social strife. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from uq Definition compression, distress NASB Translation oppressive burden (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs מוּעָקָה noun feminine compression, distress (si vera lectio, Aramaic word, = מְצוּקָה); — בְּמָתְנֵינוּ ׳שַׂמְתָּ מ Psalm 66:11, ᵐ5 θλίψεις, ᵑ9 tribulations; but word dubious Strong's Exhaustive Concordance affliction From uwq; pressure, i.e. (figuratively) distress -- affliction. see HEBREW uwq Forms and Transliterations מוּעָקָ֣ה מועקה mū‘āqāh mū·‘ā·qāh muaKah Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Psalm 66:11 HEB: בַמְּצוּדָ֑ה שַׂ֖מְתָּ מוּעָקָ֣ה בְמָתְנֵֽינוּ׃ NAS: You laid an oppressive burden upon our loins. KJV: thou laidst affliction upon our loins. INT: the net laid an oppressive our loins 1 Occurrence Strong's Hebrew 4157 1 Occurrence mū·‘ā·qāh — 1 Occ.