Strong's Greek Concordance

G2354: θρηνέω

thrēnéō · “to lament”

Definition

to bewail

KJV translates it as: lament, mourn

Word origin: from G2355 (θρῆνος);

Extended definition

θρηνέω, -ῶ
(θρῆνος), [in LXX chiefly for יָלַל hi., also for קַיִן pit., etc. ;]
1. intrans., to lament, wail: Mat.11:17, Luk.7:32, Jhn.16:20.
2. Trans., to bewail: with accusative of person(s), Luk.23:27.†
SYN.: κλαίω, κόπτομαι, λυπέομαι, πενθέω (see Tr., Syn., lxv). (AS)

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How G2354 is translated

  • we sang a dirge ×2
  • they were lamenting for ×1
  • will lament ×1

Bible verses with G2354 (thrēnéō)

Thrēnéō appears in 4 verses.

  • Matthew 11:17

    And saying, We have piped unto you, and ye have not danced; we have mourned unto you, and ye have not lamented.

  • Luke 7:32

    They are like unto children sitting in the marketplace, and calling one to another, and saying, We have piped unto you, and ye have not danced; we have mourned to you, and ye have not wept.

  • Luke 23:27

    And there followed him a great company of people, and of women, which also bewailed and lamented him.

  • John 16:20

    Verily, verily, I say unto you, That ye shall weep and lament, but the world shall rejoice: and ye shall be sorrowful, but your sorrow shall be turned into joy.