21 occurrences

'Distressed' in the Bible

Later on, as they went about unloading their sacks, each man's bundle of money was found in each man's sack. When they and their father saw their bundles of money, they were greatly distressed.

Verse ConceptsSilverEmptyingIndeterminate Sums Of Money

"I'm your brother Joseph, whom you sold into slavery in Egypt!" he told them. "But don't be distressed or angry at yourselves because you sold me here, because God sent me ahead of you all in order to deliver us.

Verse ConceptsAfflicted Saints, Examples OfKept Alive By GodIndividuals Saving OthersIdentitypreservation

The Ammonites crossed the Jordan River to fight against the tribes of Judah, Benjamin, and the house of Ephraim. As a result, Israel was deeply distressed.

Verse Conceptsenemies, of Israel and JudahAttacking

Don't consider your maid servant a worthless woman. Rather, all this time I've been speaking because I'm very anxious and distressed."

Verse ConceptsAgony, In HeartComplaintsSorrow

Amnon became so emotionally distressed that he fell sick over his half-sister Tamar. She was a virgin, and Amnon found it difficult to do anything to her.

Verse ConceptsInfatuationSick IndividualsHard Tasks

But when Sanballat the Horonite and his servant Tobiah the Ammonite heard of this, they were greatly distressed because someone had come to do good for the Israelis.

Verse Conceptsenemies, of Israel and JudahCharacter Of WickedEnvy, Example OfMalice, Examples OfThe Ungodly Suffering

When Esther's young women and her eunuchs came and told her, the queen was greatly distressed. She sent clothes for Mordecai to put on so he could take off the sackcloth that he had on, but he would not take them.

Verse ConceptsClothing, Need OfAnxiety, Examples OfPeople Giving Clothes

"In addition, I won't keep my opinion to myself; I'll speak from my distressed spirit; I'll complain with my bitter soul.

Verse ConceptsAgony, In HeartBeing BitterResentment, Against GodAnguish, Cause

And my soul is deeply distressed. But you, LORD, how long do I wait?

Verse ConceptsAgony, In HeartMonotonyProlonged AfflictionsBefore God ActsThe Soul

I will rejoice and be glad in your gracious love, for you see my affliction and take note that my soul is distressed.

Verse ConceptsAgony, In HeartAfflictions

"They'll pass through the land, while greatly distressed and hungry. When they are hungry, they'll become enraged, and they'll curse their king and their god. They'll turn their faces upwards,

Verse ConceptsBlasphemy, At GodPhysical HungerAnguish, CauseBeggingCursing God

Look, LORD, how distressed I am; all my insides are churning. My heart is troubled within me, because I vigorously rebelled. Outside the sword brings loss of life, while at home death rules.

Verse ConceptsGuilt, Human Aspects OfSin, Accepting Forgiveness OfRemorseDistressBowelsI Am SufferingOther References To The HeartKilling IsraelitesOutside The HousePay Attention O God!

Feeling deeply distressed, each one began to ask him, "Surely I am not the one, Lord?"

Verse ConceptsSuffering, Emotional Aspects OfWho Is The One?In TurnOther Sad PeopleHurt And Betrayalego

He took Peter, James, and John along with him, and he began to feel distressed and troubled.

Verse ConceptsAgony, In HeartChrist Going With People

and if he rescued Lot, a righteous man who was greatly distressed by the immoral conduct of lawless people

Verse ConceptsPollutionsBad CompanyEvil Associations

Bible Theasaurus

Disquieted (12 instances)
Distressed (104 instances)
Disturbed (49 instances)
Hard-Pressed (4 instances)
Stressed (1 instance)
Unhappy (17 instances)
Upset (50 instances)
Worried (17 instances)

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Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
ἀναγκή 
Anagke 
Usage: 15

στενοχωρέω 
Stenochoreo 
Usage: 3

στενοχωρία 
Stenochoria 
Usage: 4

συνόχη 
sunoche 
Usage: 1

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