Strong's H4712 · Hebrew
מֵצַר
mêtsar · /may-tsar'/
Number
H4712
Language
Hebrew
Original word
מֵצַר
Transliteration
mêtsar
Pronunciation
may-tsar'
KJV occurrences
3 verses
Definition
something tight, i.e. (figuratively) trouble
KJV: distress, pain, strait.
Root / derivation: from H6896 (קֵבָה);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered מֵצַר across 3 verses.
distress1×
pains1×
straits1×
Every occurrence (KJV)
3 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Psalms2 verses
Topics that use this word
Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H4712 (mêtsar) mean?
something tight, i.e. (figuratively) trouble
How many times does H4712 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H4712 (מֵצַר) appears in 3 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “distress.”
How is mêtsar translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H4712 is rendered as “distress” (1×), “pains” (1×), “straits” (1×).
Where does the Hebrew word מֵצַר come from?
from H6896 (קֵבָה);