Lexical Definition
עָקָה ʻâqâh (aw-kaw') pressure H:N-F
from עוּק
oppression.
- constraint
1) oppression, pressure
See Greek: θλῖψις
Usage: 1 form in 1 verse
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| עָקַ֣ת | pressure of | Ps.55.3 |
Brown-Driver-Briggs
[עָקָה] noun feminine pressure (si vera lectio, Aramaic word, ᵑ7 עָֽקְתָא, Syriac 
); — only construct מִפְּנֵי עָקַת רָשָׁע Ps 55:4* because of the pressure of the wicked; > read צַעֲקַת (|| קוֺל; Ol and others), which means cry for help.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Psalms | 55:4* |