Strong’s definition
properly, to press, i.e. (figuratively) to distress
KJV gloss list in the source
afflict, crush, force, hold fast, oppress(-or), thrust self.
Source pronunciation notation: law-khats'
Derivation recorded by Strong
a primitive root;
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