πενθέω

pentheōVerbG3996

to mourn

From: from G3997 (πένθος);

Short Definition

to grieve (the feeling or the act)

Full Lexicon Entry

to mourn (for), lament; (a) intrans. : (5) ; π. καὶ κλαίειν,; with accusative; (b) trans., with accusative.
Synonyms
see: θρηνέω
LXX Usage: chiefly for אָבַל

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

10 times

Appears 10 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Revelation
3
Matthew
2
1 Corinthians
1
2 Corinthians
1
James
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 5:2
  • James 4:9
  • Matthew 5:4
  • Mark 16:10
  • Revelation 18:15

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