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θλίβω G2346
G2346 is the Greek word θλίβω, transliterated thlíbō. The King James Version most often renders it afflicted.
What it means
to crowd (literally or figuratively).
Where it comes from
akin to the base of G5147 (τρίβος).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 10 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: afflict, narrow, throng, suffer tribulation, trouble.
Verses using θλίβω
All 10 verses, quoted in full.
Matthew 7:14 · KJV
Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.
Mark 3:9 · KJV
And he spake to his disciples, that a small ship should wait on him because of the multitude, lest they should throng him.
2 Corinthians 1:6 · KJV
And whether we be afflicted, it is for your consolation and salvation, which is effectual in the enduring of the same sufferings which we also suffer: or whether we be comforted, it is for your consolation and salvation.
2 Corinthians 4:8 · KJV
We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair;
2 Corinthians 7:5 · KJV
For, when we were come into Macedonia, our flesh had no rest, but we were troubled on every side; without were fightings, within were fears.
1 Thessalonians 3:4 · KJV
For verily, when we were with you, we told you before that we should suffer tribulation; even as it came to pass, and ye know.
2 Thessalonians 1:6 · KJV
Seeing it is a righteous thing with God to recompense tribulation to them that trouble you;
2 Thessalonians 1:7 · KJV
And to you who are troubled rest with us, when the Lord Jesus shall be revealed from heaven with his mighty angels,
1 Timothy 5:10 · KJV
Well reported of for good works; if she have brought up children, if she have lodged strangers, if she have washed the saints’ feet, if she have relieved the afflicted, if she have diligently followed every good work.
Hebrews 11:37 · KJV
They were stoned, they were sawn asunder, were tempted, were slain with the sword: they wandered about in sheepskins and goatskins; being destitute, afflicted, tormented;
Common questions
What does Strong's G2346 mean?
G2346 is the Greek word θλίβω (thlíbō), meaning to crowd (literally or figuratively).
How is G2346 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it afflicted (3 times), troubled (3 times), narrow (1 time), should throng (1 time), suffer tribulation (1 time), among others.
How many times does G2346 appear in the Bible?
θλίβω (thlíbō) is tagged in 10 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G2346 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: akin to the base of G5147 (τρίβος).
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