θρηνέω (thrēnéō) — Lament
Greek word study: θρηνέω (thrēnéō), Strong's G2354. to bewail
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to bewail
KJV translation words: lament, mourn
Strong's G2354 is tagged on 4 words in 4 verses across 3 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 11:17 and last appears in John 16:20.
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Verses (all 4)
- Matthew 11:17 — ἐθρηνήσαμεν — we sang a dirge
- Luke 7:32 — ἐθρηνήσαμεν — we sang a dirge
- Luke 23:27 — ἐθρήνουν — they were lamenting for
- John 16:20 — θρηνήσετε — will lament
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Named in this entry's derivation: G2355 θρῆνος (thrēnos).
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What does thrēnéō (G2354) mean?
To bewail.
How is G2354 translated in the KJV?
The KJV translates G2354 as: lament, mourn.
How often does θρηνέω (thrēnéō) appear?
Strong's G2354 is tagged on 4 words in 4 verses across 3 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 11:17 and last appears in John 16:20.
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