Strong's G3996 · Greek
πενθέω
pentheo · /pen-theh'-o/
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.
Every occurrence (KJV)
10 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Matthew2 verses
1 Corinthians1 verse
Revelation3 verses
And the merchants of the earth shall weep and mourn over her; for no man buyeth their merchandise any more:
Revelation 18:15The merchants of these things, which were made rich by her, shall stand afar off for the fear of her torment, weeping and wailing,
Revelation 18:19And they cast dust on their heads, and cried, weeping and wailing, saying, Alas, alas, that great city, wherein were made rich all that had ships in the sea by reason of her costliness! for in one hour is she made desolate.
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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