4 occurrences in 12 translations

'Pressed' in the Bible

For we would not, brethren, have you ignorant of our trouble which came to us in Asia, that we were pressed out of measure, above strength, insomuch that we despaired even of life:

Verse ConceptsAgony, DescriptionEnjoyment, Lack OfHope, Results Of Its AbsenceDepression, CausesProvincesHeavy BurdensLife DespisedAfflictionsAnxiety And StressDespairHardshipBeing Overwhelmedignoranceexperiencepressureoverwhelmed

I do not urge you to give in order that others may have relief while you are unduly pressed,

Verse ConceptsHelping OthersHard WorkHardshipHelping Others In Needfairnessrelaxation

For there is no undue stretch of authority on our part, as though it did not extend to you. We pressed on even to Corinth, and were the first to proclaim to you the Good News of the Christ.

Verse ConceptsStretching OutFirst Among The GentilesMaking Mistakes

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Bible Theasaurus

Adjure (16 instances)
Beseech (85 instances)
Campaign (11 instances)
Compact (2 instances)
Conjure (8 instances)
Constrict (3 instances)
Contract (6 instances)
Entreat (61 instances)
Exhort (44 instances)
Press (49 instances)
Pressed (64 instances)
Squeeze (5 instances)
Weigh (35 instances)

Reverse Interlinear

Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
ἀποθλίβω 
Apothlibo 
Usage: 1

βαρέω 
Bareo 
be heavy , be pressed , be burdened , be charged
Usage: 6

βιάζω 
Biazo 
Usage: 0

ἐπίκειμαι 
Epikeimai 
press upon , be instant , lie , be laid thereon , lie on , be laid upon , be imposed on
Usage: 7

ἐπιπίπτω 
Epipipto 
fall , fall on , press , lie
Usage: 12

ὄχλος 
Ochlos 
Usage: 172

πιέζω 
Piezo 
Usage: 0

συνέχω 
sunecho 
be taken with , throng , straiten , keep in , hold , stop , press , lie sick of , constrain , be in a strait
Usage: 10

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