στενοχωρία

stenochōriaNoun (Feminine)G4730

hardship

From: from a compound of G4728 (στενός) and G5561 (χώρα);

Short Definition

narrowness of room, i.e. (figuratively) calamity

Full Lexicon Entry

narrowness of space, want of room (Thuc.). Metaphorical (Ken., Polyb., ), difficulty, distress: *θλίψις καὶ *(ἢ) σ. (EV, anguish); pl.
Synonyms
θλίψις, q.v
LXX Usage: for צוֹק, etc.

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Feminine)

Morphology G:N-F

DescriptionGreek Noun, Feminine

Occurrences

4 times

Appears 4 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

2 Corinthians
2
Romans
2

Key Passages

  • 2 Corinthians 12:10
  • 2 Corinthians 6:4
  • Romans 2:9
  • Romans 8:35

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