Greek Word Study
The meaning of “μόχθος”
Understanding móchthos reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
painfulness, travail. - toil, i.e. (by implication) sadness
G3449
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
μόχθος
Phoneticmokh'-thos
Transliterationmóchthos
Grammar Code
G:N-M
Greek Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
painfulness, travail. - toil, i.e. (by implication) sadness
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
3 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Corinthians 11:27 | “In weariness and painfulness, in watchings often, in hunger and thirst, in fastings often, in cold and nakedness.” Word: μόχθος (móchthos) | |
| 1 Thessalonians 2:9 | “For ye remember, brethren, our labour and travail: for labouring night and day, because we would not be chargeable unto any of you, we preached unto you the gospel of God.” Word: μόχθος (móchthos) | |
| 2 Thessalonians 3:8 | “Neither did we eat any man’s bread for nought; but wrought with labour and travail night and day, that we might not be chargeable to any of you:” Word: μόχθος (móchthos) |
Usage Statistics
Total Occurrences
3x
Most Frequent Book
2 Corinthians