Greek Word Study

The meaning of ταλαίπωρος

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

Definition

wretched. - enduring trial, i.e. miserable

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ταλαίπωρος

Phonetictal-ah'-ee-po-ros
Transliterationtalaípōros
Grammar Code
G:A
Greek Adjective
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

wretched. - enduring trial, i.e. miserable

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

2 total references
ReferenceText
Romans 7:24

O wretched man that I am! who shall deliver me from the body of this death?

Word: ταλαίπωρος (talaípōros)
Revelation 3:17

Because thou sayest, I am rich, and increased with goods, and have need of nothing; and knowest not that thou art wretched, and miserable, and poor, and blind, and naked:

Word: ταλαίπωρος (talaípōros)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
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Most Frequent Book
Romans
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