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στενάζω

stenazōto groanHow to read Greek
greekNew TestamentVerb6 occurrences5 books6 verses

Definition

στενάζω

[in LXX for אָנַח ni., אָנַק, etc. ;]

to groan ("the word denotes feeling which is internal and unexpressed," Mayor, Ja., 162): Mark 7:34, 2 Corinthians 5:2; 5:4, Hebrews 13:17, James 5:9 (EV, murmur); ἐν ἑαυτοῖς, Romans 8:23 (cf. ἀνα-, συ(ν)-στενάζω).

Synonyms: see: κλαίω

Hebrew words it translates

The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as στενάζω:

Usage patterns

Old TestamentNew Testament

Occurrences

6 total
  1. Mark 7:34ἐστέναξεν · He sighed deeply
    And looking up to heaven, He sighed deeply and said to him, “Ephphatha!” (which means, “Be opened!”).
  2. Romans 8:23στενάζομεν · groan
    Not only that, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for our adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies.
  3. 2 Corinthians 5:2στενάζομεν · we groan
    For in this tent we groan, longing to be clothed with our heavenly dwelling,
  4. 2 Corinthians 5:4στενάζομεν · we groan
    For while we are in this tent, we groan under our burdens, because we do not wish to be unclothed but clothed, so that our mortality may be swallowed up by life.
  5. Hebrews 13:17στενάζοντες · [with] grief
    Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they watch over your souls as those who must give an account. To this end, allow them to lead with joy and not with grief, for that would be of no advantage to you.
  6. James 5:9στενάζετε · complain
    Do not complain about one another, brothers, so that you will not be judged. Look, the Judge is standing at the door!