2 occurrences in 6 translations

'Distressing' in the Bible

When the famine was spread over all the land, Joseph opened all the storehouses, and sold [surplus grain] to the Egyptians; and the famine grew [extremely] severe in the land of Egypt.

Verse ConceptsStoringStorehousesThe Act Of OpeningOpening Containers

Now the famine was very severe in the land [of Canaan].

Bible Theasaurus

Affecting (1 instance)
Afflicting (21 instances)
Cheerless (1 instance)
Comfortless (1 instance)
Dismal (2 instances)
Distressful (1 instance)
Distressing (22 instances)
Disturbing (8 instances)
Dreary (1 instance)
Grievous (70 instances)
Lamentable (1 instance)
Melancholy (2 instances)
Pitiful (6 instances)
Sorry (33 instances)
Troubling (60 instances)