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The meaning of θρηνέω

Understanding thrēnéō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

lament, mourn. - to bewail

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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
ReferenceText
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)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
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Most Frequent Book
Luke
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