8 occurrences

'Oppresses' in the Bible

We cannot find the Almighty he is majestic in power and justice, and overflowing with righteousness; he never oppresses.

Verse ConceptsGod, Righteousness OfJusticeNot FindingGod Doing RightDoing RightGod Being Outside Of Creation

A poor man who oppresses the weak is like a rainstorm that destroys all the crops.

Verse ConceptsRich, ThePitilessnessPitilessness CondemnedNot Helping The Poor

which sends envoys by the sea, in papyrus boats over the water! Go, swift messengers, to a tall, smooth-skinned nation, to a people feared far and wide, a nation that metes out punishment and oppresses, whose land the rivers divide.

Verse ConceptsBabylonenvoyPapyrusDivision Of WatersTall PeopleSea TravelBoatsWaters DividingFearing Other People

At that time tribute will be brought to the LORD of the Heavenly Armies from a tall and smooth-skinned people, from a people feared far and wide, a nation that metes out punishment and oppresses, whose land the rivers divide, to Mount Zion, the place that bears the name of the LORD.

Verse ConceptsGiftsGiving To GodDivision Of WatersTall PeopleWaters DividingFearing Other PeopleAmerica

oppresses the afflicted and the poor, robs others, doesn't return security for a debt, looks to idols, does detestable things,

Verse ConceptsCreditPoor, The Wicked Response ToOppressorsDo Not StealLaws About PledgesNot Helping The Poor

"Watch how I deal with everyone who oppresses you! At that time I will rescue the one who is lame, and I will draw to me the one who has been driven away. I will honor them with praise and with a good reputation in every land where they have been put to shame.

Verse ConceptsdisabilitiesEliminating ShameGod HealsNo DealingsPeople Have Honouruncertainty

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Crush (57 instances)
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Root Form
Definition
Usage
καταδυναστεύω 
Katadunasteuo 
Usage: 2

καταπονέω 
Kataponeo 
Usage: 2

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