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 times

Appears 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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