The meaning of Afflictions in the Bible
(From Easton's Bible Dictionary)

common to all (Job 5:7; 14:1; Psalms 34:19); are for the good of men (James 1:2,3,12; 2co 12:7) and the glory of God (II Corinthians 12:7-10; I Peter 4:14), and are to be borne with patience by the Lord's people (Psalms 94:12; Proverbs 3:12). They are all directed by God (Lamentations 3:33), and will result in the everlasting good of his people (II Corinthians 4:16-18) in Christ Jesus (Romans 8:35-39).

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