Strong's Concordance/Greek/G3996

Strong's G3996 · Greek

πενθέω

pentheo · /pen-theh'-o/

Number
G3996
Language
Greek
Original word
πενθέω
Transliteration
pentheo
Pronunciation
pen-theh'-o
KJV occurrences
10 verses

Definition

from 3997; to grieve (the feeling or the act):--mourn, (be-)wail.

KJV: mourn, (be-)wail

Root / derivation: from 3997

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered πενθέω across 10 verses.

mourn5×
mourned2×
wailing2×
bewail1×
have1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

10 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Matthew2 verses
Mark1 verse
Luke1 verse
1 Corinthians1 verse
2 Corinthians1 verse
James1 verse
Revelation3 verses

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G3996 (pentheo) mean?

from 3997; to grieve (the feeling or the act):--mourn, (be-)wail.

How many times does G3996 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G3996 (πενθέω) appears in 10 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “mourn.”

How is pentheo translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G3996 is rendered as “mourn” (5×), “mourned” (2×), “wailing” (2×), “bewail” (1×), among other words.

Where does the Greek word πενθέω come from?

from 3997