{
  "type": "word",
  "id": "H4712",
  "lemma": "מֵצַר",
  "transliteration": "mêtsar",
  "definition": "something tight, i.e. (figuratively) trouble",
  "kjv": "distress, pain, strait.",
  "occurrences": 3,
  "language": "Hebrew",
  "builtFrom": [
    {
      "id": "H6896",
      "lemma": "קֵבָה",
      "transliteration": "qêbâh",
      "meaning": "the paunch",
      "url": "https://besorah.bible/word/H6896"
    }
  ],
  "brownDriverBriggs": [
    "מֵצַר n.[m.] straits, distress;—abs."
  ],
  "whereItOccurs": [
    {
      "reference": "Psalms 116:3",
      "text": "The cords of death surrounded me, the pains of Sheol got a hold of me. I found trouble and sorrow.",
      "url": "https://besorah.bible/tanakh/psalms/116?v=3"
    },
    {
      "reference": "Psalms 118:5",
      "text": "Out of my distress, I called on the LORD. The LORD answered me with freedom.",
      "url": "https://besorah.bible/tanakh/psalms/118?v=5"
    },
    {
      "reference": "Lamentations 1:3",
      "text": "Judah has gone into captivity because of affliction and because of great servitude. She dwells among the nations. She…",
      "url": "https://besorah.bible/tanakh/lamentations/1?v=3"
    }
  ],
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    "json": "https://besorah.bible/word/H4712.json"
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  "credits": "https://besorah.bible/about/credits.html"
}