Strong's G2805 · Greek
κλαυθμός
klauthmós
Definition
lamentation
KJV: wailing, weeping, X wept
Root / derivation: from G2799 (κλαίω);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered κλαυθμός across 9 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
9 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Matthew7 verses
In Rama was there a voice heard, lamentation, and weeping, and great mourning, Rachel weeping for her children, and would not be comforted, because they are not.
Matthew 8:12But the children of the kingdom shall be cast out into outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
Matthew 13:42And shall cast them into a furnace of fire: there shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth.
Matthew 13:50And shall cast them into the furnace of fire: there shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth.
Matthew 22:13Then said the king to the servants, Bind him hand and foot, and take him away, and cast him into outer darkness; there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
Matthew 24:51And shall cut him asunder, and appoint him his portion with the hypocrites: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
Matthew 25:30And cast ye the unprofitable servant into outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G2805 (klauthmós) mean?
lamentation
How many times does G2805 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G2805 (κλαυθμός) appears in 9 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “weeping.”
How is klauthmós translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G2805 is rendered as “weeping” (6×), “wailing” (2×), “wept” (1×).
Where does the Greek word κλαυθμός come from?
from G2799 (κλαίω);