5 occurrences in 6 translations

'Oppressive' in the Bible

I once observed a wicked and oppressive person, flourishing like a green tree in native soil.

Verse ConceptsColors, GreenAffluenceWicked Described AsPursuing ViolenceAbuse

You brought us into the net;You laid an oppressive burden upon our loins.

Verse ConceptsBackMonotonyGod Appointed AfflictionsGod Trappingpressure

Deliver me, my God, from the power of the wicked,from the grasp of the unjust and oppressive.

Verse ConceptsCruelty, examples ofSuffering, Causes OfGod Delivering From Evil

Cruel rulers are not your allies, those who make oppressive laws.

Verse ConceptsMischiefInjusticecorruption

Bible Theasaurus

Burdensome (22 instances)
Malign (7 instances)
Oppressive (29 instances)
Tyrannical (3 instances)

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