στενοχωρέω
stenochōreōVerbG4729
to press upon
From: from the same as G4730 (στενοχωρία);
Short Definition
to hem in closely, i.e. (figuratively) cramp
Full Lexicon Entry
1.to be straitened ; metaphorically, to be anxious (Hipp.).
2.In late writers, trans., to straiten, compress (LXX, Diod. π. ap. MM, xxiii)
LXX Usage: (אוּץ), (אָלַץ pi.), (20) (קָצַר) (צָרַר), 4 *
Grammar
Part of Speech Verb
Morphology G:V
DescriptionGreek Verb
Occurrences
2 timesAppears 2 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
2 Corinthians
2
Key Passages
- 2 Corinthians 4:8
- 2 Corinthians 6:12
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