Strong's H3905 (Hebrew)

Hebrew: לָחַץ (lâchats)

Pronunciation: law-khats'

Morphology: v

Derivation: a primitive root

Definition: properly, to press, i.e. (figuratively) to distress

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

Senses

1. to squeeze, press, oppress
   1. (Qal)
      1. to squeeze, press
      2. to oppress
   2. (Niphal) to squeeze oneself

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