H3905Hebrewlāḥaṣ

לָחַץ

afflict, crush, force, hold fast, oppress(-or), thrust self.

19
Total Occurrences
9
Books
19
Old Testament
0
New Testament

Detailed Definition

  • 1to squeeze, press, oppress
  • 2(qal)
  • 3(niphal) to squeeze oneself

Etymology & Derivation

a primitive root;

Scholarly Notes

Transliteration: lâchats; Pronunciation: law-khats'