All 6 Uses of
afflict
in
Genesis
- 15:13 And he said unto Abram, Know of a surety that thy seed shall be a stranger in a land that is not their's, and shall serve them; and they shall afflict them four hundred years; 15:14 And also that nation, whom they shall serve, will I judge: and afterward shall they come out with great substance.†
Chpt 11-20
- 16:11 And the angel of the LORD said unto her, Behold, thou art with child and shalt bear a son, and shalt call his name Ishmael; because the LORD hath heard thy affliction.†
Chpt 11-20 *
- 29:32 And Leah conceived, and bare a son, and she called his name Reuben: for she said, Surely the LORD hath looked upon my affliction; now therefore my husband will love me.†
Chpt 21-30
- God hath seen mine affliction and the labour of my hands, and rebuked thee yesternight.†
Chpt 31-40
- 31:50 If thou shalt afflict my daughters, or if thou shalt take other wives beside my daughters, no man is with us; see, God is witness betwixt me and thee.†
Chpt 31-40
- 41:52 And the name of the second called he Ephraim: For God hath caused me to be fruitful in the land of my affliction.†
Chpt 41-50
Definition:
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(afflict) cause suffering -- such as illness, pain, or unhappiness