G4728: στενός
stenós · “narrow”
Definition
narrow (from obstacles standing close about)
KJV translates it as: strait
Word origin: probably from the base of G2476 (ἵστημι);
Extended definition
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G4728 is translated
- narrow ×2
- small is ×1
Bible verses with G4728 (stenós)
Stenós appears in 3 verses.
- Matthew 7:13
Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat:
- Matthew 7:14
Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.
- Luke 13:24
Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able.