κλαίω (klaíō) — Bewail

Greek word study: κλαίω (klaíō), Strong's G2799. to sob, i.e. wail aloud (whereas 1145 is rather to cry silently)

GreekStrong's G2799
Quick definition
Greek word
κλαίω (klaíō)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

to sob, i.e. wail aloud (whereas 1145 is rather to cry silently)

Word study
Derivation: of uncertain affinity;

KJV translation words: bewail, weep

Where this word appears

Strong's G2799 is tagged on 40 words in 34 verses across 10 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 2:18 and last appears in Revelation 18:19.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

weeping ×15do weep ×7he wept ×2weep ×2He wept ×1They were weeping ×1he was weeping ×1she may weep ×1weeping for ×1will weep ×1you did weep ×1you will weep ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

κλαίοντες ×6κλαίετε ×3κλαίουσα ×3ἔκλαυσεν ×3κλαίοντας ×2κλαίουσιν ×2κλαύσετε ×2κλαῖε ×2ἔκλαιεν ×2ἔκλαιον ×2

Books where it appears most

Luke ×11John ×8Revelation ×6Mark ×4Matthew ×2Acts ×2Romans ×21 Corinthians ×2

Verses (first 25 of 34)

Open any chapter page above to read the rest of the verses where this word is tagged.

Related entries

Entries whose derivation names this word: G2805 κλαυθμός (klauthmós).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does klaíō (G2799) mean?

To sob, i.e. wail aloud (whereas 1145 is rather to cry silently).

How is G2799 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G2799 as: bewail, weep.

How often does κλαίω (klaíō) appear?

Strong's G2799 is tagged on 40 words in 34 verses across 10 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 2:18 and last appears in Revelation 18:19.