Greek Word Study
The meaning of “θρηνέω”
Understanding thrēnéō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
lament, mourn. - to bewail
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
θρηνέω
Phoneticthray-neh'-o
Transliterationthrēnéō
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
lament, mourn. - to bewail
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
4 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 11:17 | “And saying, We have piped unto you, and ye have not danced; we have mourned unto you, and ye have not lamented.” Word: θρηνέω (thrēnéō) | |
| Luke 7:32 | “They are like unto children sitting in the marketplace, and calling one to another, and saying, We have piped unto you, and ye have not danced; we have mourned to you, and ye have not wept.” Word: θρηνέω (thrēnéō) | |
| Luke 23:27 | “And there followed him a great company of people, and of women, which also bewailed and lamented him.” Word: θρηνέω (thrēnéō) | |
| John 16:20 | “Verily, verily, I say unto you, That ye shall weep and lament, but the world shall rejoice: and ye shall be sorrowful, but your sorrow shall be turned into joy.” Word: θρηνέω (thrēnéō) |