Lectionary Calendar
Thursday, April 3rd, 2025
the Fourth Week of Lent
the Fourth Week of Lent
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Bible Lexicons
Berry's Synonyms of the New Testament Berry's NT Synonyms
Affliction
θλῖψις according to its derivation means pressure. In its figurative sense it is that which presses upon the spirit, affliction. στενοχωρία meant originally a narrow, confined space. It denotes affliction as arising from cramping circumstances. In use it cannot always be distinguished from θλῖψις, but it is ordinarily a stronger word.
