θρηνέω

thrēneōVerbG2354

to lament

From: from G2355 (θρῆνος);

Short Definition

to bewail

Full Lexicon Entry

1.intrans., to lament, wail
2.Trans., to bewail
Synonyms
κλαίω, κόπτομαι, λυπέομαι, *πενθέω *(see Tr., Syn., lxv).
LXX Usage: chiefly for יָלַל hi., also for קַיִן pit., etc.

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

4 times

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

Luke
2
John
1
Matthew
1

Key Passages

  • John 16:20
  • Luke 23:27
  • Luke 7:32
  • Matthew 11:17

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