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στεναγμός G4726

G4726 is the Greek word στεναγμός, transliterated stenagmós. The King James Version most often renders it groaning.

Word: στεναγμόςTransliteration: stenagmósLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 2 verses

What it means

a sigh.

Where it comes from

from G4727 (στενάζω).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

groaning 1×groanings 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: groaning.

Verses using στεναγμός

All 2 verses, quoted in full.

Acts 7:34 · KJV

I have seen, I have seen the affliction of my people which is in Egypt, and I have heard their groaning, and am come down to deliver them. And now come, I will send thee into Egypt.

Romans 8:26 · KJV

Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.

Common questions

What does Strong's G4726 mean?

G4726 is the Greek word στεναγμός (stenagmós), meaning a sigh.

How is G4726 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it groaning (1 time), groanings (1 time).

How many times does G4726 appear in the Bible?

στεναγμός (stenagmós) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G4726 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G4727 (στενάζω).

Nearby entries

G4723 · στείρος — "sterile"G4724 · στέλλω — properly, to set fast ("stall"), i.e…G4725 · στέμμα — a wreath for show G4727 · στενάζω — to make (intransitively, be) in straits…G4728 · στενός — narrow (from obstacles standing close about)G4729 · στενοχωρέω — to hem in closely, i.e. (figuratively) cramp

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