The meaning of “περίλυπος”
Understanding perílypos reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
exceeding (very) sorry(-owful). - grieved all around, i.e. intensely sad
περίλυπος
exceeding (very) sorry(-owful). - grieved all around, i.e. intensely sad
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 26:38 | “Then saith he unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful, even unto death: tarry ye here, and watch with me.” Word: περίλυπος (perílypos) | |
| Mark 6:26 | “And the king was exceeding sorry; yet for his oath’s sake, and for their sakes which sat with him, he would not reject her.” Word: περίλυπος (perílypos) | |
| Mark 14:34 | “And saith unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful unto death: tarry ye here, and watch.” Word: περίλυπος (perílypos) | |
| Luke 18:23 | “And when he heard this, he was very sorrowful: for he was very rich.” Word: περίλυπος (perílypos) | |
| Luke 18:24 | “And when Jesus saw that he was very sorrowful, he said, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God!” Word: περίλυπος (perílypos) |