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στενοχωρέω G4729
G4729 is the Greek word στενοχωρέω, transliterated stenochōréō. The King James Version most often renders it straitened.
What it means
to hem in closely, i.e. (figuratively) cramp.
Where it comes from
from the same as G4730 (στενοχωρία).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 4 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: distress, straiten.
Verses using στενοχωρέω
All 2 verses, quoted in full.
2 Corinthians 4:8 · KJV
We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair;
2 Corinthians 6:12 · KJV
Ye are not straitened in us, but ye are straitened in your own bowels.
Common questions
What does Strong's G4729 mean?
G4729 is the Greek word στενοχωρέω (stenochōréō), meaning to hem in closely, i.e. (figuratively) cramp.
How is G4729 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it straitened (2 times), distressed (1 time), are (1 time).
How many times does G4729 appear in the Bible?
στενοχωρέω (stenochōréō) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G4729 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from the same as G4730 (στενοχωρία).
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