affliction
/əˈflɪk.ʃən/noun
Definition
Suffering, distress, or hardship; a state of pain, grief, or trouble.
Modern Equivalent
suffering / hardship / distress
Usage Notes
'I have seen the affliction of my people' is God's response to Israel's suffering in Egypt. Affliction often leads to spiritual growth.
Example Verse
“And the Lord said, I have surely seen the affliction of my people which are in Egypt, and have heard their cry by reason of their taskmasters; for I know their sorrows;”Exodus 3:7