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tribulation, tribulations, distress, distresses, distressed

Definition:

The term "tribulation" refers to a time of hardship, suffering, and distress.

• It is explained in the New Testament that Christians will endure times of persecution and other kinds of tribulation because many people in this world are opposed to Jesus's teachings.
• "The Great Tribulation" is a term used in the Bible to describe a period of time just before Jesus's second coming when God's wrath will be poured out on the earth for several years.
• The term "tribulation" could also be translated as "time of great suffering" or "deep distress" or "severe difficulties."

(See also: earth, teach, wrath)

Bible References:

• Mark 04:17
• Mark 13:19
• Matthew 13:20-21
• Matthew 24:09
• Matthew 24:29
• Romans 02:09

Word Data:

• Strong's: H4689, H6862, H6869, H6887, H7451, G1453, G1568, G2347, G3076, G4912, G4928