Greek Word Study
The meaning of “κλαυθμός”
Understanding klauthmós reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
wailing, weeping, X wept. - lamentation
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
κλαυθμός
Phoneticklowth-mos'
Transliterationklauthmós
Grammar Code
G:N-M
Greek Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
wailing, weeping, X wept. - lamentation
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
9 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 13:50 | “And shall cast them into the furnace of fire: there shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth.” Word: κλαυθμός (klauthmós) | |
| Luke 13:28 | “There shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth, when ye shall see Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, and all the prophets, in the kingdom of God, and you yourselves thrust out.” Word: κλαυθμός (klauthmós) | |
| Acts 20:37 | “And they all wept sore, and fell on Paul’s neck, and kissed him,” Word: κλαυθμός (klauthmós) |