5 occurrences in 12 translations

'Wretched' in the Bible

He sitteth in the lurking-places of the villages; in the secret places doth he slay the innocent: his eyes watch for the wretched.

Verse ConceptsSecrecyWaitingWatchfulness, Of BelieversCharacter Of WickedHelplessnessLooking At People For EvilJudged As Murderersrehabilitation

He croucheth, he boweth down, that the wretched may fall by his strong ones.

Verse ConceptsPeople Falling From A Height

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

For he did not think to show kindness,but pursued the afflicted, poor, and brokenheartedin order to put them to death.

Verse ConceptsBrokennessdiscouragementKindnessUnkindnessCharacter Of WickedPersecutionA Broken HeartBroken Heartsheartbrokenharassment

Bible Theasaurus

Despicable (12 instances)
Miserable (24 instances)
Pathetic (1 instance)
Pitiable (4 instances)
Pitiful (6 instances)
Woeful (3 instances)
Worthless (150 instances)
Wretched (22 instances)

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Root Form
Definition
Usage
ταλαίπωρος 
Talaiporos 
Usage: 1

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