λυπέω

lupeōVerbG3076

to grieve

From: from G3077 (λύπη);

Short Definition

to distress; reflexively or passively, to be sad

Full Lexicon Entry

to distress, grieve, cause pain or grief: with accusative of person(s) ; pass.; λ. καὶ ἀδημονεῖν; opposite to χαίρειν; κατὰ θεόν; πνεῦμα ἅγιον
Synonyms
see: θρηνέω
LXX Usage: for חָרָה, etc.

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

21 times

Appears 21 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

2 Corinthians
7
Matthew
6
John
2
Mark
2
1 Peter
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Peter 1:6
  • 2 Corinthians 2:5
  • 2 Corinthians 7:11
  • Matthew 14:9
  • Matthew 26:22

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