Greek Word Study · Strong’s G4727
στενάζω
stenazō · “to groan”
Used 6 times across 5 books
Definition
στενάζω
[in LXX for אָנַח ni., אָנַק, etc. ;]
to groan ("the word denotes feeling which is internal and unexpressed," Mayor, Ja., 162): Mrk.7:34, 2Co.5:2 5:4, Heb.13:17, Jas.5:9 (EV, murmur); ἐν ἑαυτοῖς, Rom.8:23 (cf. ἀνα-, συ(ν)-στενάζω).†
SYN.: see: κλαίω
[in LXX for אָנַח ni., אָנַק, etc. ;]
to groan ("the word denotes feeling which is internal and unexpressed," Mayor, Ja., 162): Mrk.7:34, 2Co.5:2 5:4, Heb.13:17, Jas.5:9 (EV, murmur); ἐν ἑαυτοῖς, Rom.8:23 (cf. ἀνα-, συ(ν)-στενάζω).†
SYN.: see: κλαίω
Where it appears
Mark1
Romans1
2 Corinthians2
Hebrews1
James1
In the text
Mark 7:34And looking up to heaven, he sighed, and saith unto him, Ephphatha, that is, Be opened.Romans 8:23And not only they, but ourselves also, which have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for the adoption, to wit, the redemption of our body.2 Corinthians 5:2For in this we groan, earnestly desiring to be clothed upon with our house which is from heaven:2 Corinthians 5:4For we that are in this tabernacle do groan, being burdened: not for that we would be unclothed, but clothed upon, that mortality might be swallowed up of life.Hebrews 13:17Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you.James 5:9Grudge not one against another, brethren, lest ye be condemned: behold, the judge standeth before the door.
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