191 occurrences in 12 translations

'Suffering' in the Bible

Then Sarai said to Abram, “You are responsible for my suffering! I put my slave in your arms, and ever since she saw that she was pregnant, she has treated me with contempt. May the Lord judge between me and you.”

Verse ConceptsGod, As JudgeCriticism, against believersAbraham, Testing And VictoryPeople Possibly Doing Evil

And the angel of Yahweh said to her: "Behold, you are pregnant and shall have a son. And you shall call his name Ishmael, for Yahweh has listened to your suffering.

Verse ConceptsBirths ForetoldGod Naming PeopleGod Paid Attention To ThemGod Pays Attention

While she was suffering due to her difficult labor, the midwife told her, "Don't fear! You're going to have another son."

Verse ConceptsMidwifechildbearing

He named the second child Ephraim, saying, "Certainly God has made me fruitful in the land of my suffering."

Verse ConceptsFruitfulness, NaturalThe Source Of FruitGod Healing SorrowPeople With Apt Namesfruitfulness

"We're all guilty because of what we did to our brother!" they told each other. "We kept on watching his suffering while he pleaded with us! We're in this mess because we wouldn't listen!"

Verse ConceptsGuilty ConsciencesGuilt, Human Aspects OfAfflicted Saints, Examples OfFound GuiltyPeople Without MercyWhy It HappenedHuman Awareness Of Guilt

There will be no one suffering miscarriage or infertile in your land. I will make full the number of your days.

Verse ConceptsBarren WomenBarrennessMiscarrying AnimalsInfertility

No one who may have been set apart among men shall be ransomed [from death], he shall most certainly be put to death.

Verse ConceptsDebaucheryRansomJudicial PunishmentNot Redeemed

He will require the woman to drink the bitter water that brings a curse, and it will enter her and cause bitter suffering.

Verse ConceptsBitter WaterRepulsive FoodBad WaterBitternessInfidelity

“When he makes her drink the water, if she has defiled herself and been unfaithful to her husband, the water that brings a curse will enter her and cause bitter suffering; her belly will swell, and her thigh will shrivel. She will become a curse among her people.

Verse ConceptsThighsRepulsive FoodBad WaterBitter WaterSwellingBitternessInfidelityHurt And Betrayaladultry

surely you would not want to wait until they were old enough to marry! Surely you would not remain unmarried all that time! No, my daughters, you must not return with me. For my intense suffering is too much for you to bear. For the Lord is afflicting me!"

Verse ConceptsHand Of GodGrowing UpPeople WaitingNot MarryingWaiting Till Marriage

She made a vow saying, "O Lord of hosts, if you will look with compassion on the suffering of your female servant, remembering me and not forgetting your servant, and give a male child to your servant, then I will dedicate him to the Lord all the days of his life. His hair will never be cut."

Verse ConceptsBaby dedicationExamples Of ConsecrationHairsHeadsVowsBirths ForetoldSeparated To GodGod Remembering The NeedyGod As A WarriorGod ReprovingThe Promise Of A Baby

"About this time tomorrow I'll send you a man from the land of Benjamin, and you are to anoint him as Commander-in-Chief over my people Israel. He'll deliver my people from the control of the Philistines, because I've seen the suffering of my people and because their cry has come up to me."

Verse ConceptsDeliverersGod's Action TomorrowAnointing KingsCries Of Distress To GodMaking KingsIndividuals Saving Others

Naaman, the commander of the army of the king of Aram, was a great man in the opinion of his master. He was highly favored, because by him the LORD had given victory to Aram. Though he was a mighty and valiant man, he was suffering from leprosy.

Verse ConceptsCommanderKingdomsLeprosyOccupationsSoldierssyriaarmy

The Lord saw Israel's intense suffering; everyone was weak and incapacitated and Israel had no deliverer.

Verse ConceptsReceptivenessSuffering, Of The InnocentGod Seeing Their AfflictionGod Sending His SonNo Help

whatever prayer or petitionanyone from your people Israel might have—each man knowing his own affliction and suffering,and spreading out his hands toward this temple—

Verse ConceptsStretching Out

“Therefore You handed them over to their enemies who oppressed them.But when they cried out to You in the time of their suffering and distress,You heard them from heaven, and according to Your great compassion You gave them people to rescue them.Who rescued them from the hand of their enemies.

Verse ConceptsCruelty, God's attitude toAnswered PrayerRescueDeliverersGod Saving From EnemiesGod Paid Attention To ThemGod Answered Prayer

Then they sat on the ground with him seven days and nights, but no one spoke a word to him because they saw that his suffering was very intense.

Verse ConceptsGriefWeeksSeven DaysSitting In FellowshipIndividuals Being SilentLosing Friendsgrieving

So am I allotted months of futility and suffering,And [long] nights of trouble and misery are appointed to me.

Verse ConceptsVanityUnrestUseless EndeavourFrustrationAssignment

then I still dread all of my suffering; I know you still won't acquit me.

Verse ConceptsFear Of Other Things

Withdraw Your hand from me and remove this bodily suffering,And let not the dread of You terrify me.

Verse ConceptsGod's HandGod's Hands In OppositionThose Frightened Of God

“[But instead] I could strengthen and encourage you with [the words of] my mouth,And the consolation and solace of my lips would soothe your suffering and lessen your anguish.

Verse ConceptsLipsMouthsAfflicted, Duty To ThemMere TalkEncouragementEncouraging Othersencouraginguplifting

Even if I speak, my suffering is not relieved,and if I hold back, what have I lost?

Verse ConceptsHelplessnessPeople Being SilentMere Talk

Now my life is poured out before my eyes,and days of suffering have seized me.

Verse ConceptsDepression

I am churning within and cannot rest;days of suffering confront me.

Verse ConceptsStressBowelsIndigestion

He delivers the afflicted by their afflictions, he reveals himself to them by their suffering.

Verse ConceptsGod And The PoorGod Helps The PoorAfflictionsHardshipGetting Through Hard Timesoppression

“Do not let wrath entice you into scoffing;And do not let the greatness and the extent of the ransom turn you aside.

Verse ConceptsGreed, Believers' Response Togreatness

My eyes grow dim from suffering; they grow weak because of all my enemies.

Verse ConceptsEyes, Affected ByEyes Harmedgrieving

Be gracious to me, O Yahweh. See my suffering from [those who] hate me, [you who] lift me up from the gates of death,

Verse ConceptsAfflictions, Prayer DuringGatesMercifulnessGates Of DeathNot DyingDeath PreventedPeople Being HatedDeath Of Loved One

You have taken notice, for you always see one who inflicts pain and suffering. The unfortunate victim entrusts his cause to you; you deliver the fatherless.

Verse ConceptsOrphansPoverty, Attitudes TowardsSorrowSympathyUnhappinessAfflictions, Consolation DuringChoosing God's WayGod Helpsrehabilitation

For he did not despise or detest the suffering of the oppressed; he did not ignore him; when he cried out to him, he responded.

Verse ConceptsFace Of GodHope, Results OfAbusive MarriagesDisdainGod HidingGod Paid Attention To ThemAfflictionsBelittling

Have mercy on me, for I am in distress! My eyes grow dim from suffering. I have lost my strength.

Verse ConceptsBereavement, Expression OfSorrowUnhappinessTearsEyes Harmedgrieving

Because of all my enemies, people disdain me; my neighbors are appalled by my suffering -- those who know me are horrified by my condition; those who see me in the street run away from me.

Because of the voice of the enemy, Because of the oppression of the wicked. For they bring suffering on me. In anger they hold a grudge against me.

Verse ConceptsInsultsEnemy Attacksoppressionpressureharassment

For they harass the one whom you discipline; they spread the news about the suffering of those whom you punish.

Verse ConceptsCharacter Of WickedPersecution, Nature OfGod Beating PeopleHurtharassment

Those who sing as well as those who dance say, "All my springs are in you." A Song. A Psalm by the sons of Korah. For the Chief Musician. To the tune of "The Suffering of Affliction." A contemplation by Heman, the Ezrahite.

Verse ConceptsFountainsMusicFountains Of LifeMetaphorical SpringsSingersFountains Used Figurativelyinstruments

Turn back toward us, O Lord! How long must this suffering last? Have pity on your servants!

Verse ConceptsBefore God ActsBe Merciful!

Because of the sound of my groaning [in suffering and trouble]My bones cling to my flesh.

Verse ConceptsSkinThings Stuck TogetherDamage To The Body

He humbled them through suffering, as they stumbled without a helper.

Verse ConceptsNo HelpThe Fact Of Toilhardwork

As for their enemies, they decreased in number and were beaten down, because of painful distress and suffering.

Verse ConceptsHumilitySuffering, Emotional Aspects OfUnhappinessThose Oppressedoppressionclosurepressure

But He lifts the needy out of their sufferingand makes their families multiply like flocks.

Verse ConceptsGod And The PoorGod Helps The PoorHelping The PoorProtecting Your Family

I am suffering terribly. O Lord, revive me with your word!

Verse ConceptsRevivingI Am Sufferingrevival

My son, do not reject or take lightly the discipline of the Lord [learn from your mistakes and the testing that comes from His correction through discipline];Nor despise His rebuke,

Verse ConceptsAdoption, Assurance OfAfflicted Saintsdiscipline, divineGrudgesChastisementRejecting ThingsSuperiorityDiscipline From GodDespisersRejectionDiscipline Childclosure

A prudent and far-sighted person sees the evil [of sin] and hides himself [from it],But the naive continue on and are punished [by suffering the consequences of sin].

Verse ConceptsDanger, PhysicalFolly, Effects OfWisdom, Human ImportanceFrugalityPrudenceForethoughtsHiding From Peopleproblemsshelterriskconsequences

A prudent man sees evil and hides himself and avoids it,But the naive [who are easily misled] continue on and are punished [by suffering the consequences of sin].

Verse ConceptsBeing In DebtWisdom, Human ImportanceHiding From Peopleconsequences

Sweet is the sleep of the labourer whether he eat little or much; and the sufficiency of the wealthy is not suffering him to sleep.

Verse ConceptsHard LaborWakefulnessMore Than EnoughHard WorkWorryingSleeping Peacefullyworkinghardworkworries

At the time, when the LORD gives you rest from your suffering, turmoil, and the cruel bondage which they forced you to serve,

Verse ConceptsRest, PhysicalGod Giving RestSuccess And Hard Work

The sovereign master will give you distress to eat and suffering to drink; but your teachers will no longer be hidden; your eyes will see them.

Verse ConceptsBread, Figurative OfTeachersWaters Of AfflictionGod HidingWater, As A Symbol Of AfflictionHard TimesHealing A Broken HeartHardshipGetting Through Hard Timesoppressionhiding

Speak to the heart of Jerusalem, and cry unto her, that her time of suffering is accomplished, that her iniquity is pardoned; for she hath received of Jehovah's hand double for all her sins.

Verse ConceptsHand Of GodJerusalem, Significance OfPunishment, Nature OfRansomRedemption, In Everyday LifeSensitivityDouble PenaltyGod Has ForgivenTime Of PeaceJerusalem In Millennial Kingdom

Those whom the Lord has ransomed will return; they will enter Zion with a happy shout. Unending joy will crown them, happiness and joy will overwhelm them; grief and suffering will disappear.

Verse ConceptsSighingecstasyGod, The EternalHeadsWhat Heaven Will Be LikeJoy, Of IsraelHeaven,  Redeemed CommunityRansomUnhappinessHeaven, Worshiping GodEternal BlessingPromise of returnThe Redeemed Of The LordYou Will Rejoice In SalvationJoyclosure

Yet it pleased Jehovah to bruise him; he hath subjected him to suffering. When thou shalt make his soul an offering for sin, he shall see a seed, he shall prolong his days, and the pleasure of Jehovah shall prosper in his hand.

Verse ConceptsExpiationGod, Purpose OfGod, Will OfGuilt OfferingOld Age, Attainment OfProsperityBelievers As Sons Of GodLiving Longcrushes

Out of the suffering of his soul he will see light and find satisfaction. And through his knowledge his servant, the righteous one, will make many righteous, and he will bear their iniquities.

Verse ConceptsIniquity, Christ's Relation ToIniquity, God's Attitude TowardGospel, Essence OfLight, SpiritualSin, Deliverance From GodTravailAnimal Sacrifices, As A Type Of ChristCarrying SinChrist Knowing All ThingsRighteousness Of ChristWinning

So then, listen to what I, the Lord God of Israel who rules over all, say. 'I will make these people eat the bitter food of suffering and drink the poison water of judgment.

Verse ConceptsPoisonRepulsive FoodBitter FoodDrugs

Woe to me because of my brokenness—I am severely wounded!I exclaimed, “This is my intense suffering,but I must bear it.”

Verse ConceptsInjurySorrowWoeWoundsEnduringNo HealingMental IllnessSickness

So then I, the Lord who rules over all, have something to say concerning the prophets of Jerusalem: 'I will make these prophets eat the bitter food of suffering and drink the poison water of judgment. For the prophets of Jerusalem are the reason that ungodliness has spread throughout the land.'"

Verse ConceptsPoisonBitter FoodWicked ProphetsBitternessprophets

You have said, "I feel so hopeless! For the Lord has added sorrow to my suffering. I am worn out from groaning. I can't find any rest."'"

Verse ConceptsdiscouragementSighingRest, PhysicalSelf PitySleeplessnessTirednessUnhappinessI Am Suffering

(Tsade) The Lord is right to judge me! Yes, I rebelled against his commands. Please listen, all you nations, and look at my suffering! My young women and men have gone into exile.

Verse ConceptsCommands, in OTGod, Righteousness OfRebellion, Against GodYoung People SufferingI Am Suffering

How shall I console you?To what shall I compare you,O Daughter of Jerusalem?With what shall I compare you, so that I may comfort you,O Virgin Daughter of Zion?For your ruin is as vast as the sea;Who can heal you?

Verse ConceptsSeaVirginLikeningUnique EventsDestruction Of JerusalemThings Like The SeaHuman ComfortLikening ThingsNo HealingSea, Metaphorical ReferencesHealing And Comfort

He laid siege against me, surrounding me with bitterness and suffering.

Verse ConceptsHard TasksNations Attacking Israel

Even if He causes suffering,He will show compassionaccording to His abundant, faithful love.

Verse ConceptsCompassionGod Troublinggrieving

For He does not enjoy bringing afflictionor suffering on mankind.

Verse ConceptsGod UnwillingTragedygrieving

What my eyes see grieves me -- all the suffering of the daughters in my city.

Verse ConceptsRenewed HeartI Am Sufferingfate

Because you [descendants of Esau] have had an everlasting hatred [for Jacob (Israel)] and you handed over the sons of Israel to the power of the sword at the time of their tragedy, at the time of their final punishment [the Babylonian conquest],

Verse ConceptsMalice, Examples OfEternal Evil

and over them [were] three administrators, [of] whom Daniel [was] one, [so] that these satraps were giving account to them, and the king would not be suffering loss.

Verse ConceptsPromotionAccountabilityThree Men

How do the beasts groan! The herds of cattle are bewildered, for they have no pasture; the flocks of sheep also are in suffering.

Verse ConceptsCattle

The Lord God is my strength [my source of courage, my invincible army];He has made my feet [steady and sure] like hinds’ feetAnd makes me walk [forward with spiritual confidence] on my high places [of challenge and responsibility].For the choir director, on my stringed instruments.

Verse ConceptsFeetDeersHigh PlacesMusicOccupationsRich, TheAnimals, Types OfStringsFeet SecureGod Our StrengthDeer Etc.ancient ChoirsDeerphotographyinstruments

You are suffering under a curse, yet you—the whole nation—are still robbing Me.

Verse ConceptsThe Curse Of The LawTithes And OfferingEclipsecheaters

Then the news about Him spread throughout Syria. So they brought to Him all those who were afflicted, those suffering from various diseases and intense pains, the demon-possessed, the epileptics, and the paralytics. And He healed them.

Verse ConceptsFame, Of ChristdoctorsdiseasesDiseases, Kinds OfInsanityFameMoonNewsParalyticsProvincesSpreading StoriesGood NewsJesus HealingThose DemonisedBringing Men To JesusMental IllnessHealing SicknesssyriaDemonic Influence

And [when] Jesus came into Peter's house, he saw his mother-in-law lying down and suffering with a fever.

Verse ConceptsdiseasesDiseases, Kinds OfPeter, The DiscipleFeverMother In LawsEntering HousesSicknessGrandmothersgrandmas

Just then a woman who had been suffering from chronic bleeding for twelve years came up behind him and touched the tassel of his garment,

Verse ConceptsClothingdiseasesDiseases, Kinds OfPurity, Nature OfTasselsTen To Fourteen YearsFringe Of ClothesBleedingHuman Blood ShedTouching For HealingBlood

From the days of John the Baptist until now, the kingdom of heaven has been suffering violence, and the violent have been seizing it by force.

Verse ConceptsKingdom Of God, Coming OfKingship, DivinePursuing ViolenceTimes Of PeopleSuffering

It has struck no root, however, within him. He continues for a time, but when suffering comes, or persecution, because of the Message, he at once stumbles and falls.

Verse ConceptsFleeting ImpressionsNot Whole HeartedPersecution, Nature OfPersecution, OriginSuddenlyPeople StumblingChrist's Disciples Will SufferEnduringWhy It HappenedPersecution

Now Simon's mother-in-law was lying down, suffering with a fever, and at once they told him about her.

Verse ConceptsdiseasesFeverMother In Laws

But evening being come, when the sun had gone down, they brought to him all that were suffering, and those possessed by demons;

Verse ConceptsDemon PossessionThe SunEvenings For Jesus And His DisciplesThose Demonised

and he healed many who were ill of manifold diseases, and many demons he cast forth, and was not suffering the demons to speak, because they knew him.

Verse ConceptsExorcismsdriving outDemons, Christ's AuthoritySpiritsMiracles Of ChristEvil Spirits DiscernmentJesus Casting Out DemonsChrist Concealing ThingsJesus Healing

For he had healed many, so that all those who {were suffering from diseases} pressed about him in order that they could touch him.

Verse ConceptsdiseasesPopularityPersonal ContactPopularity Of ChristDealing With Many PeoplePressingTouching For HealingJesus Healing

but they have no root within them. They last for a time; then, when suffering or persecution comes because of the Message, they are immediately overthrown.

Verse ConceptsAfflictions, In Christian LivingShallownessFor The Sake Of ThingsPersecutionpressure

and had endured much [suffering] at the hands of many physicians. She had spent all that she had and was not helped at all, but instead had become worse.

Verse ConceptsBecoming PoorWorse

And immediately her {hemorrhage stopped} and she realized in her body that she was healed of her suffering.

Verse ConceptsCessationStopping EvilLifebloodHow Healing CameThose Jesus HealedgaysFaith And HealingBeing GayIllness

"Elijah," He replied, "does indeed come first and reforms everything; but how is it that it is written of the Son of Man that He will endure much suffering and be held in contempt?

Verse ConceptsSonsSuffering, Of Jesus ChristPeople Going BeforeRestoring Things

For nation will rise up against nation, and kingdom against kingdom; there will be earthquakes in various places; there will be famines. These things are the beginning of the birth pangs [the intolerable anguish and suffering].

Verse ConceptsearthquakesBeginningPlaguesLabour PainsFamine ComingBeginning Of PeriodsDealing With The NationsFamine Will ComeSigns Of The Timesrumors

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Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
צמא 
Tsame' 
Usage: 10

ינח 
Yanach 
Usage: 0

כּתר 
Kathar 
Usage: 6

נתן 
Nathan 
give , put , deliver , made , set , up , lay , grant , suffer , yield , bring , cause , utter , laid , send , recompense , appoint , shew ,
Usage: 2011

רעב 
Ra`eb 
Usage: 13

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ἀδικέω 
Adikeo 
hurt , do wrong , wrong , suffer wrong , be unjust , take wrong , injure , be an offender , vr hope
Usage: 24

ἀνέχομαι 
Anechomai 
suffer , bear with , forbear , endure
Usage: 12

ἀτιμάζω 
Atimazo 
Usage: 4

ἀφίημι 
Aphiemi 
Usage: 57

βιάζω 
Biazo 
Usage: 0

διώκω 
Dioko 
Usage: 28

ἐάω 
Eao 
Usage: 10

ἐπιτρέπω 
Epitrepo 
Usage: 17

ζημιόω 
Zemioo 
Usage: 3

θλίβω 
Thlibo 
Usage: 9

κακοπάθεια 
Kakopatheia 
Usage: 1

κακοπαθέω 
Kakopatheo 
Usage: 4

κακουχέω 
Kakoucheo 
Usage: 2

κωλύω 
Koluo 
Usage: 15

μακροθυμέω 
Makrothumeo 
Usage: 7

ναυαγέω 
Nauageo 
Usage: 2

ὀνειδέζω 
oneidizo 
Usage: 8

πάθημα 
Pathema 
Usage: 16

παθητός 
Pathetos 
Usage: 1

πάσχω πάθω πένθω 
Pascho 
Usage: 32

προπάσχω 
Propascho 
Usage: 1

προσεάω 
Proseao 
Usage: 1

στέγω 
Stego 
Usage: 4

συγκακουχέω 
Sugkakoucheo 
Usage: 1

συμπάσχω 
Sumpascho 
suffer with
Usage: 2

τροποφορέω 
Tropophoreo 
Usage: 1

ὑπέχω 
Hupecho 
Usage: 1

ὑπομένω 
Hupomeno 
Usage: 14

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