The meaning of “πενθέω”
Understanding penthéō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
mourn, (be-)wail. - to grieve (the feeling or the act)
πενθέω
mourn, (be-)wail. - to grieve (the feeling or the act)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 9:15 | “And Jesus said unto them, Can the children of the bridechamber mourn, as long as the bridegroom is with them? but the days will come, when the bridegroom shall be taken from them, and then shall they fast.” Word: πενθέω (penthéō) | |
| Mark 16:10 | “And she went and told them that had been with him, as they mourned and wept.” Word: πενθέω (penthéō) | |
| Luke 6:25 | “Woe unto you that are full! for ye shall hunger. Woe unto you that laugh now! for ye shall mourn and weep.” Word: πενθέω (penthéō) | |
| 1 Corinthians 5:2 | “And ye are puffed up, and have not rather mourned, that he that hath done this deed might be taken away from among you.” Word: πενθέω (penthéō) | |
| 2 Corinthians 12:21 | “And lest, when I come again, my God will humble me among you, and that I shall bewail many which have sinned already, and have not repented of the uncleanness and fornication and lasciviousness which they have committed. ” Word: πενθέω (penthéō) |