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στενάζω G4727
G4727 is the Greek word στενάζω, transliterated stenázō. The King James Version most often renders it groan.
What it means
to make (intransitively, be) in straits, i.e. (by implication) to sigh, murmur, pray inaudibly.
Where it comes from
from G4728 (στενός).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 6 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: with grief, groan, grudge, sigh.
Verses using στενάζω
All 6 verses, quoted in full.
Mark 7:34 · KJV
And looking up to heaven, he sighed, and saith unto him, Ephphatha, that is, Be opened.
Romans 8:23 · KJV
And not only they, but ourselves also, which have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for the adoption, to wit, the redemption of our body.
2 Corinthians 5:2 · KJV
For in this we groan, earnestly desiring to be clothed upon with our house which is from heaven:
2 Corinthians 5:4 · KJV
For we that are in this tabernacle do groan, being burdened: not for that we would be unclothed, but clothed upon, that mortality might be swallowed up of life.
Hebrews 13:17 · KJV
Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you.
James 5:9 · KJV
Grudge not one against another, brethren, lest ye be condemned: behold, the judge standeth before the door.
Common questions
What does Strong's G4727 mean?
G4727 is the Greek word στενάζω (stenázō), meaning to make (intransitively, be) in straits, i.e. (by implication) to sigh, murmur, pray inaudibly.
How is G4727 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it groan (3 times), sighed (1 time), grief (1 time), grudge (1 time).
How many times does G4727 appear in the Bible?
στενάζω (stenázō) is tagged in 6 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G4727 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G4728 (στενός).
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