GreekG4729Verb
στενοχωρέω
stenochōreō
“to press upon”
2Occurrences
G4729Strong's #
VerbPart of Speech
Definition
Quick Definition(Strong's Concordance)
to hem in closely, i.e. (figuratively) cramp
from the same as G4730 (στενοχωρία);
Full Lexicon Entry(Abbott-Smith)
1.to be straitened ; metaphorically, to be anxious (Hipp.).
2.In late writers, trans., to straiten, compress (LXX, Diod. π. ap. MM, xxiii)
LXX: (אוּץ), (אָלַץ pi.), (20) (קָצַר) (צָרַר), 4 *
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Grammar & Morphology
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Morphology Code
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Full Description
Greek Verb
Occurrences
στενοχωρέω appears 2 times in the New Testament.
Distribution by Book
2 Corinthians
2
Key Passages
2 Corinthians 4:8BSB
We are hard pressed on all sides, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair;
2 Corinthians 6:12BSB
It is not our affection, but yours, that is restrained.
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