v. Adversity, Affliction, Anguish, Calamity, Pain, Bad, Misery, Illness, Suffering
2Ch 15:4 in their t they turned to Jehovah God
Neh 9:27 at the time of their t they cried out to you, and you
Job 5:19 in six t he will deliver you, and in the seventh he will not
Job 15:24 and anguish shall trouble him .. like a king
Pro 1:27 when your anguish comes upon you
11:8
See “Pain”, “Penance”.
The Great Tribulation: Period of suffering that God will send at the end of time, and it will be a tribulation like never before, worse than the Flood, or Sodom and Gomorrah!, Mat 24:21-27, Dan 12:1, Rev.12-18. See “Eschatology.”
Christian Bible Dictionary
Dr. J. Dominguez
http://bible.com/dictionary/
Source: Christian Bible Dictionary
State of anguish and affliction. The Hebrew word sarap was used for the act of refining a metal. A word from the same root, sarar, means to be in straits, or in trouble, or in distress (“…and the heart of the mighty men of Moab shall be in that day like the heart of a woman in distress”). The idea is of a situation in which we feel under pressure. With this word David describes his sorrow for the death of † ¢ Jonathan († œI am in anguish for you, my brother †). In moments of t we tend to think that God has abandoned us (“Why are you far away, O Lord, and do you hide in the time of t.†), but in reality God is “a very present help in the t.” (Ps 46:1).
In the NT, the word thlipsis is used, which is translated as t. or affliction. The sufferings of the Lord Jesus as † ¢ Messiah have a continuity † œthrough his body, which is the church † (Col 1:24). Therefore, true believers should know that, because they are, they will suffer t., for the Lord said: “In the world you will have tribulation” (Joh 16:33). Paul exhorted the Christians at Lystra, at Iconium, and at Antioch, telling them: “It is necessary that through many t. let us enter the kingdom of God† (Acts 14:22). But the t’s of the Christian help him to cultivate patience (Rom 5:3). That is why believers must be “suffering to the t.” (Rom 12:12), “because this slight t. momentary produces in us an ever more excellent and eternal weight of glory† (2Co 4:17). Also, no †œt. or anguish…. it will be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord† (Rom 8:35-39). As the Lord †œcomforts us in all our t† , it is our duty to †œcomfort those who are in any t† (2Co 1:3-6).
Source: Christian Bible Dictionary
tip, ESCA DOCTOR
vet, (Gr. “thlipsis”, “openness”, “oppression”, also translated “affliction”, “persecution” and “anguish”). Tribulation is the general experience of those who want to live godly in Christ Jesus (cf. 2 Tim. 3:12). The first Christians were scattered because of persecution (Gr.: “thlipsis”, “tribulation”, Acts 11:19); it becomes a means by which God produces in the believer a more excellent weight of glory (2 Cor. 4:17), and it is a means of fellowship with Christ (Col. 1:24). The Lord himself helps his own in all his tribulations (Ps. 46: 1), and they will finally be delivered from them (Prov. 12:13). Tribulation and anguish will be the part of the wicked (Rom. 2:9; 2 Thess. 1:6; Rev. 2:22). For the eschatological period of the great tribulation, see TRIBULATION (GREAT).
Source: New Illustrated Bible Dictionary
Alteration of the personal or social order due to a relatively violent or unpleasant cause, which usually has violent features and usually produces personal suffering and social maladjustment.
Pedro Chico González, Dictionary of Catechesis and Religious Pedagogy, Editorial Bruño, Lima, Peru 2006
Source: Dictionary of Catechesis and Religious Pedagogy
The Greek word thli·psis is often translated “tribulation,” and basically means anguish, affliction, or suffering caused by the pressure of circumstances. It is used in relation to the anguish of childbirth (Jn 16:21), persecution (Mt 24:9; Acts 11:19; 20:23; 2Co 1:8; Heb 10:33; Rev 1:9), the imprisonment (Rev 2:10), the poverty and hardships common to orphans and widows (Jas 1:27), famine (Acts 7:11), and punishment for misconduct (Ro 2:9; Rev 2: 22). The “tribulation” mentioned at 2 Corinthians 2:4 may well be the anguish felt by the apostle Paul due to the improper conduct of the Corinthian Christians and having to correct them severely.
Marriage brings tribulation in the flesh. Recommending singleness as the best course, the apostle Paul observed: “But even if you married, you would not commit any sin. However, those who do will have tribulation in the flesh† . (1Co 7:28) Marriage is accompanied by certain anxieties and concerns of the husband for the wife and vice versa, and for the children. (1Co 7:32-35) Illness can bring burdens and stresses on the family. In addition, Christians may be persecuted, and families may even be driven from their homes. Parents can find it very difficult to provide their children with the basic necessities of life. Both parents and children may be imprisoned, separated and tortured, or even killed.
Faithful perseverance under tribulation. The tribulation caused by persecution can weaken faith. In his illustration of the sower, Jesus Christ indicated that certain people would stumble because of tribulation or persecution. (Mt 13:21; Mr 4:17) Aware of this danger, the apostle Paul was greatly concerned about the newly formed congregation in Thessalonica. Its members had embraced Christianity in the midst of much tribulation (1Th 1:6; compare Ac 17:1, 5-10), and they continued to suffer from it. The apostle therefore sent Timothy to strengthen and comfort them so that “no one should be moved by these tribulations.” (1Th 3: 1-3, 5) When Timothy reported on his return that the Thessalonians had remained firm in the faith, Paul was greatly comforted. (1Th 3:6, 7) Surely the apostle’s efforts in preparing them to expect tribulation also helped the Thessalonians to continue to be faithful servants of God. (1Th 3:4; compare Joh 16:33; Ac 14:22.)
Although tribulation is unpleasant, the Christian can face it with joy, since he knows that God approves of faithfulness and that this course of action will ultimately lead to the fulfillment of his great hope. (Ro 5:3-5; 12:12) The tribulation itself is momentary and light in comparison with the eternal glory that comes to one who remains faithful. (2Co 4:17, 18) Christians can also rest assured that God’s loyal love will never waver, whatever tribulation may come upon the faithful believer. (Ro 8:35-39.)
In his letter to the Corinthians, the apostle Paul mentioned other factors that can help a Christian endure tribulation. He wrote: “Blessed be the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our tribulation, that we may comfort those in any kind of tribulation with the comfort with which we ourselves are being comforted by God. Now, whether we are in tribulation, it is for your comfort and salvation; that is to say that we are being comforted, it is for their comfort, which works to make them endure the same sufferings that we also suffer† . (2Co 1:3-6) God’s precious promises, the help of his holy spirit, and his answering the prayers of those experiencing tribulation represent a source of comfort for Christians. Drawing on their own experience, Christians can encourage and comfort others, as their example of faithfulness and expressions of conviction inspire others to remain faithful as well.
Paul himself was grateful for the comfort he received from his fellow believers during his tribulations. For this cause he praised the Philippian Christians; he said to them: “You have done well to share with me in my tribulation.” (Phil 4:14) Since the Philippians were genuinely interested in Paul, they helped him endure tribulation when he was confined in Rome by providing him with material assistance. (Phil 4:15-20.)
However, there are times when certain people become fearful because of the tribulation that others experience. With this in mind, Paul encouraged the Ephesian Christians, telling them: “I ask you not to give up because of these tribulations of mine on your behalf, because these mean glory to you.” (Eph 3:13) The persecutions or tribulations that Paul suffered were a consequence of his ministry on behalf of the Ephesians and other believers. For this reason he could say that they were tribulations † ˜for them † ™. Their faithful perseverance under such tribulations meant “glory” to the Ephesian Christians, since it demonstrated that what they had as Christians (including God’s sure promises and their precious relationship with Jehovah God and his Son, Jesus Christ) was worthy of their perseverance . (Compare Col 1:24.) If Paul, as an apostle, had given up, this would have spelled reproach for the congregation. Others might have stumbled. (Compare 2Co 6:3, 4.)
The “great tribulation”. When Jesus answered his disciples’ question concerning the sign of his presence and of the conclusion of the system of things, he mentioned a “great tribulation such as has not occurred since the beginning of the world until now, no, nor will occur again † . (Mt 24:3, 21) A comparison of Matthew 24:15-22 and Luke 21:20-24 reveals that these words initially referred to a tribulation that was to come upon Jerusalem. It was fulfilled in 70 CE, when the city was besieged by Roman armies under General Titus. This resulted in severe starvation conditions and great loss of life. The Jewish historian Josephus says that 1,100,000 Jews were killed and 97,000 were taken into captivity. (The War of the Jews, book VI, chap. IX, sec. 3.) Jerusalem has never experienced a “great tribulation” like that one.
Jesus also referred to this tribulation in relation to his coming in glory: “Immediately after the tribulation of those days the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light, and the stars will fall from heaven, and the powers of the heavens they will be shaken. And then the sign of the Son of man will appear in the sky, and then all the tribes of the earth will mourn, and they will see the Son of man coming on the clouds of heaven with power and great glory. And he will send his angels with a great sound of a trumpet, and they will gather his elect from the four winds, from one end of the heavens to their other end †. (Mt 24:29-31) In this passage, the term “immediately” does not exclude the possibility of a considerable time lag between the tribulation that befell Jerusalem in 70 CE and the events that were to follow. The…