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στενοχωρέω

stenochōreōto press uponHow to read Greek
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Definition

στενο-χωρέω, -ῶ

(στενός + χῶρος, space) [in LXX: Joshua 17:15 (אוּץ), Judges 16:16 (אָלַץ pi.), Isaiah 28:19 (20) (קָצַר) Isaiah 49:19 (צָרַר), 4Ma.11.11 * ;]

1. to be straitened (cf. Isaiah 49:19); metaphorically, to be anxious (Hipp., al.).

2. In late writers, trans., to straiten, compress (LXX, Diod., al.; π. ap. MM, xxiii): pass., trop., 2 Corinthians 4:8; 6:12.

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

3 total
  1. 2 Corinthians 4:8στενοχωρούμενοι · crushed
    We are hard pressed on all sides, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair;
  2. 2 Corinthians 6:12στενοχωρεῖσθε; στενοχωρεῖσθε · that is restrained
    It is not our affection, but yours, that is restrained.