G4727: στενάζω
stenázō · “to groan”
Definition
to make (intransitively, be) in straits, i.e. (by implication) to sigh, murmur, pray inaudibly
KJV translates it as: with grief, groan, grudge, sigh
Word origin: from G4728 (στενός);
Extended definition
[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 (AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G4727 is translated
- he sighed deeply ×1
- groan ×1
- we groan, ×1
- we groan ×1
- groaning; ×1
- do grumble ×1
Bible verses with G4727 (stenázō)
Stenázō appears in 6 verses.
- Mark 7:34
And looking up to heaven, he sighed, and saith unto him, Ephphatha, that is, Be opened.
- Romans 8:23
And 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 5:2
For in this we groan, earnestly desiring to be clothed upon with our house which is from heaven:
- 2 Corinthians 5:4
For 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 13:17
Obey 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 5:9
Grudge not one against another, brethren, lest ye be condemned: behold, the judge standeth before the door.