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θρηνέω G2354
G2354 is the Greek word θρηνέω, transliterated thrēnéō. The King James Version most often renders it mourned.
What it means
to bewail.
Where it comes from
from G2355 (θρῆνος).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 4 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: lament, mourn.
Verses using θρηνέω
All 4 verses, quoted in full.
Matthew 11:17 · KJV
And saying, We have piped unto you, and ye have not danced; we have mourned unto you, and ye have not lamented.
Luke 7:32 · KJV
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 23:27 · KJV
And there followed him a great company of people, and of women, which also bewailed and lamented him.
John 16:20 · KJV
Verily, verily, I say unto you, That ye shall weep and lament, but the world shall rejoice: and ye shall be sorrowful, but your sorrow shall be turned into joy.
Common questions
What does Strong's G2354 mean?
G2354 is the Greek word θρηνέω (thrēnéō), meaning to bewail.
How is G2354 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it mourned (2 times), lamented (1 time), lament (1 time).
How many times does G2354 appear in the Bible?
θρηνέω (thrēnéō) is tagged in 4 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G2354 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G2355 (θρῆνος).
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