Tribulation
Tribulation (צָר , θλίψις, both literally signifying. pressure or straits) expresses in the A. V. much the same as trouble or trial, importing afflictive dispensations to which a person is subjected either by way of punishment (see Jg 10:14; Mt 24:21,29; Ro 2:9; 2Th 1:6) or by way of trial (see Joh 16:33; Ro 5:3; 2Th 1:4).