CategoryArchaic Word / Theological Term
Modern Equivalenttrouble; oppress; cause suffering.
KJV Word TypeVerb
DefinitionTo bring distress, suffering, hardship, or oppression upon a person or people.
Key Verses"Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the LORD delivereth him out of them all." (Psalm 34:19)
KJV Usage NoteCan describe physical suffering, emotional distress, oppression, or divine discipline depending on context.
Common MisunderstandingIt does not always mean punishment; it can refer broadly to hardship or suffering.
EtymologyFrom Latin affligere, meaning "to strike down" or "to cast down."