Definition
θρηνέω, -ῶ
(θρῆνος), [in LXX chiefly for יָלַל hi., also for קַיִן pit., etc. ;]
1. intrans., to lament, wail: Matthew 11:17, Luke 7:32, John 16:20.
2. Trans., to bewail: with accusative of person(s), Luke 23:27.
Synonyms: κλαίω, κόπτομαι, λυπέομαι, πενθέω (see Tr., Syn., lxv).
Usage patterns
Occurrences
4 total
- Matthew 11:17Ἐθρηνήσαμεν · we sang a dirge‘We played the flute for you, and you did not dance; we sang a dirge, and you did not mourn.’
- Luke 7:32Ἐθρηνήσαμεν · we sang a dirgeThey are like children sitting in the marketplace and calling out to one another: ‘We played the flute for you, and you did not dance; we sang a dirge, and you did not weep.’
- Luke 23:27ἐθρήνουν · wailingA great number of people followed Him, including women who kept mourning and wailing for Him.
- John 16:20θρηνήσετε · wailTruly, truly, I tell you, you will weep and wail while the world rejoices. You will grieve, but your grief will turn to joy.