στενάζω
stenazōVerbG4727
to groan
From: from G4728 (στενός);
Short Definition
to make (intransitively, be) in straits, i.e. (by implication) to sigh, murmur, pray inaudibly
Full Lexicon Entry
to groan ("the word denotes feeling which is internal and unexpressed," Mayor, Ja., 162): , (EV, murmur); ἐν ἑαυτοῖς, -στενάζω).
Synonyms
see: κλαίω
LXX Usage: for אָנַח ni., אָנַק, etc.
Grammar
Part of Speech Verb
Morphology G:V
DescriptionGreek Verb
Occurrences
6 timesAppears 6 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
2 Corinthians
2
Hebrews
1
James
1
Mark
1
Romans
1
Key Passages
- 2 Corinthians 5:2
- 2 Corinthians 5:4
- Hebrews 13:17
- James 5:9
- Mark 7:34
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