What does עֵת · צָרָה mean in the Bible?
עֵת · צָרָה is a Hebrew phrase meaning "Times of distress or trouble".
Hebrew · H6256, H6869
לְעִתּוֹת בַּצָּרָה
Time , especially (adverb with preposition) now , when , etc. · tightness (i.e. figuratively, trouble ); transitively, a female rival
Reading a lexicon entry
What this page is: Each lexicon entry shows the original Hebrew or Greek word behind the English translation: its meaning, its range of use, and where it appears in Scripture.
Strong's number: The Strong's code (H- or G-) is the standard reference number for this word. It connects this entry to chapter and passage language tabs.
Where it appears: The witness passages show where this word is used in context. Click any to open the study page for that passage.
This lexicon entry is part of our ongoing editorial review. If you notice missing content, unclear wording, or a possible correction, please send us a note through the Connect page. Screenshots are helpful.
Words in this compound — expand to study each participant
עֵת H6256 time , especially (adverb with preposition) now , when , etc.
Pronunciation ‘ittōṯāy
Denotes appointed or defined time; emphasizes temporal specificity rather than duration or abstract time itself.
Open lexicon entry →
צָרָה H6869 tightness (i.e. figuratively, trouble ); transitively, a female rival
Pronunciation tsarah
Adversity rooted in physical constriction; extends to rivalship in marital contexts, especially co-wives.
Open lexicon entry →
What does לְעִתּוֹת בַּצָּרָה (le'ittot batzarah) mean in the Bible?
עֵת · צָרָה is a Hebrew phrase meaning "Times of distress or trouble".
Full entry for לְעִתּוֹת בַּצָּרָה (H6256, H6869) · Open the biblical lexicon
Questions this entry answers
How many biblical occurrences are listed for H6256, H6869?
H6256, H6869 is connected to 369 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.
Evidence Summary
Hebrew phrase. Times of distress or trouble
Source Gloss
Times of distress or trouble
Grammatical Forms
How the stem changes the meaning of this verb across the biblical text.
This verb appears through different tense, voice, mood, or stem patterns. Those forms help readers see how the action is presented in context.
Form groups 1 Aligned forms 74
Qal basic active stem — the word in its most common, direct sense 1×
Infinitive construct Ps 105:19 1×
Word Origins
לְעִתּוֹת בַּצָּרָה is built from this root:
Sources
MorphGNT Strong's Dictionary XML — CC0 1.0 Public Domain
Open Scriptures Hebrew Bible (morphhb/OSHB) — CC BY 4.0
Open Scriptures Hebrew Lexicon — CC BY 4.0
Berean Standard Bible (BSB) source-word alignment - CC0 Public Domain