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θρῆνος G2355
G2355 is the Greek word θρῆνος, transliterated thrēnos. The King James Version most often renders it lamentation.
What it means
wailing.
Where it comes from
from the base of G2360 (θροέω).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 1 tagged occurrence, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: lamentation.
Verses using θρῆνος
All 1 verse, quoted in full.
Matthew 2:18 · KJV
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.
Common questions
What does Strong's G2355 mean?
G2355 is the Greek word θρῆνος (thrēnos), meaning wailing.
How is G2355 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it lamentation (1 time).
How many times does G2355 appear in the Bible?
θρῆνος (thrēnos) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G2355 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from the base of G2360 (θροέω).
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