Strong's G2354 · Greek
θρηνέω
thrēnéō
Definition
to bewail
KJV: lament, mourn
Root / derivation: from G2355 (θρῆνος);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered θρηνέω across 4 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
4 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Matthew1 verse
Luke2 verses
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 23:27And there followed him a great company of people, and of women, which also bewailed and lamented him.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G2354 (thrēnéō) mean?
to bewail
How many times does G2354 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G2354 (θρηνέω) appears in 4 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “mourned.”
How is thrēnéō translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G2354 is rendered as “mourned” (2×), “lament” (1×), “lamented” (1×).
Where does the Greek word θρηνέω come from?
from G2355 (θρῆνος);