The meaning of “ὀδύνη”

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

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Greek Text

Strong's Concordance

ὀδύνη

Phoneticod-oo'-nay

Transliterationodýnē

Grammar Code

G:N-F

Greek Noun, Feminine

Strong's Definition

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

sorrow. - grief (as dejecting)

Scripture References

2 total references

Reference	Text
Romans 9:2	“That I have great heaviness and continual sorrow in my heart.”
1 Timothy 6:10	“For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.”

Total Occurrences

Most Frequent Book

Romans

Book Distribution

Romans1

1 Timothy1

How does the original Greek meaning of 'ὀδύνη' deepen your understanding of Romans 9:2?

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