Strong's Lexicon dachaq: To press, to oppress, to crowd Original Word: דָּחַק Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint for similar concepts includes "θλίβω" (thlibo), which means to press or afflict, and is found in passages discussing tribulation or distress. Usage: The Hebrew verb "dachaq" primarily conveys the idea of pressing or crowding, often in a figurative sense to describe oppression or distress. It is used to depict situations where individuals or groups are under pressure or experiencing hardship, whether physically, emotionally, or socially. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite society, the concept of oppression was not only a physical reality but also a social and spiritual concern. The Hebrew Scriptures frequently address issues of justice and the treatment of the poor and marginalized. The use of "dachaq" reflects the societal challenges faced by individuals who were often at the mercy of more powerful entities, whether foreign oppressors, unjust leaders, or societal structures that favored the wealthy and powerful. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. root Definition to thrust, crowd, oppress NASB Translation afflicted (1), crowd (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [דָּחַק] verb thrust, crowd, oppress (Late Hebrew id., Arabic  drive away, remove, Aramaic דְּחַק,  ) — Qal Imperfect יִדְחָק֔וּן thrust, crowd, of locusts in swarm Joel 2:8; Participle active plural suffix לֹחֲצֵיהֶם וְדֹחֲקֵיהֶם Judges 2:18 (because of) them that maltreated and oppressed them. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance thrust, vex A primitive root; to press, i.e. Oppress -- thrust, vex. Forms and Transliterations וְדֹחֲקֵיהֶֽם׃ ודחקיהם׃ יִדְחָק֔וּן ידחקון vedochakeiHem wə·ḏō·ḥă·qê·hem wəḏōḥăqêhem yiḏ·ḥā·qūn yidchaKun yiḏḥāqūnLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Judges 2:18 HEB: מִפְּנֵ֥י לֹחֲצֵיהֶ֖ם וְדֹחֲקֵיהֶֽם׃ NAS: of those who oppressed and afflicted them. KJV: by reason of them that oppressed them and vexed them. INT: because oppressed and afflicted Joel 2:8 2 Occurrences |
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