The meaning of “λύπη”
Understanding lýpē reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
apparently a primary word grief, grievous, + grudgingly, heaviness, sorrow. - sadness
λύπη
apparently a primary word grief, grievous, + grudgingly, heaviness, sorrow. - sadness
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Luke 22:45 | “And when he rose up from prayer, and was come to his disciples, he found them sleeping for sorrow,” Word: λύπη (lýpē) | |
| John 16:21 | “A woman when she is in travail hath sorrow, because her hour is come: but as soon as she is delivered of the child, she remembereth no more the anguish, for joy that a man is born into the world.” Word: λύπη (lýpē) | |
| Romans 9:2 | “That I have great heaviness and continual sorrow in my heart.” Word: λύπη (lýpē) | |
| 2 Corinthians 2:7 | “So that contrariwise ye ought rather to forgive him, and comfort him, lest perhaps such a one should be swallowed up with overmuch sorrow.” Word: λύπη (lýpē) | |
| Philippians 2:27 | “For indeed he was sick nigh unto death: but God had mercy on him; and not on him only, but on me also, lest I should have sorrow upon sorrow.” Word: λύπη (lýpē) |