12 occurrences

'Vexation' in the Bible

Therefore the wrath of Jehovah has been upon Judah and Jerusalem, and he has delivered them to vexation, to desolation, and to hissing, as ye see with your eyes.

Thou hast seen it, for thou thyself beholdest trouble and vexation, to requite by thy hand. The wretched committeth himself unto thee; thou hast been the helper of the fatherless.

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

Be gracious unto me, Jehovah, for I am in trouble: mine eye wasteth away with vexation, my soul and my belly.

Verse ConceptsBereavement, Expression OfSorrowUnhappinessTearsEyes Harmedgrieving

For all his days are sorrows, and his travail vexation: even in the night his heart taketh no rest. This also is vanity.

Verse ConceptsInsomnia, Causes OfUnrestUseless Endeavour

All his days also he eateth in darkness, and hath much vexation, and sickness, and irritation.

Verse ConceptsSickness

Vexation is better than laughter; for by the sadness of the countenance the heart is made better.

Verse ConceptsBenefits Of SadnessSadnessDepressionJoy And HappinessTragedyBeing ContentSmilinggrieving

behold, my servants shall sing aloud for gladness of heart, and ye shall cry out for sorrow of heart, and shall howl for vexation of spirit.

Verse ConceptsAgony, In HeartPromised JoyOthers MourningA Broken Heart

Bible Theasaurus

Annoyance (4 instances)
Chafe (1 instance)
Concern (59 instances)
Headache (1 instance)
Vexation (43 instances)

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Root Form
Definition
Usage
זועה 
Z@va`ah 
Usage: 1

מהוּמה 
M@huwmah 
Usage: 12

מוּצק מוּצק 
Muwtsaq 
Usage: 3

רעוּת 
R@`uwth 
Usage: 7

רעיון 
Ra`yown 
Usage: 3

שׁבר שׁבר 
Sheber 
Usage: 44