Strong's G3997 · Greek
πένθος
penthos · /pen'-thos/
Definition
strengthened from the alternate of 3958; grief:--mourning, sorrow.
KJV: mourning, sorrow
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered πένθος across 4 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
4 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Revelation3 verses
How much she hath glorified herself, and lived deliciously, so much torment and sorrow give her: for she saith in her heart, I sit a queen, and am no widow, and shall see no sorrow.
Revelation 18:8Therefore shall her plagues come in one day, death, and mourning, and famine; and she shall be utterly burned with fire: for strong is the Lord God who judgeth her.
Revelation 21:4And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G3997 (penthos) mean?
strengthened from the alternate of 3958; grief:--mourning, sorrow.
How many times does G3997 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G3997 (πένθος) appears in 4 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “sorrow.”
How is penthos translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G3997 is rendered as “sorrow” (3×), “mourning” (2×).