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 timesAppears 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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