Strong's G2346 · Greek
θλίβω
thlíbō
Definition
to crowd (literally or figuratively)
KJV: afflict, narrow, throng, suffer tribulation, trouble
Root / derivation: akin to the base of G5147 (τρίβος);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered θλίβω across 10 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
10 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Matthew1 verse
2 Corinthians3 verses
And whether we be afflicted, it is for your consolation and salvation, which is effectual in the enduring of the same sufferings which we also suffer: or whether we be comforted, it is for your consolation and salvation.
2 Corinthians 4:8We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair;
2 Corinthians 7:5For, when we were come into Macedonia, our flesh had no rest, but we were troubled on every side; without were fightings, within were fears.
1 Thessalonians1 verse
2 Thessalonians2 verses
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G2346 (thlíbō) mean?
to crowd (literally or figuratively)
How many times does G2346 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G2346 (θλίβω) appears in 10 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “afflicted.”
How is thlíbō translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G2346 is rendered as “afflicted” (3×), “troubled” (3×), “narrow” (1×), “throng” (1×), among other words.
Where does the Greek word θλίβω come from?
akin to the base of G5147 (τρίβος);