Stenázō — G4727

Definition

verb

to make (intransitively, be) in straits, i.e. (by implication) to sigh, murmur, pray inaudibly

1. to sigh, to gross
2. to pray sighing

Usually translated as

groan, with grief, grudge, sigh

Origin

from G4728

• stenós (G4728)

Occurrences

Stenázō occurs 6 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Mark (1), Romans (1), 2 Corinthians (2), Hebrews (1), James (1)

• Mark 7:34 — And looking up to heaven, he sighed (ἐστέναξεν), and saith unto him, Ephphatha, that is, Be opened.
• Romans 8:23 — And not only they, but ourselves also, which have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan (στενάζομεν) within ourselves, waiting for the adoption, to wit, the redemption of our body.
• 2 Corinthians 5:2 — For in this we groan (στενάζομεν), earnestly desiring to be clothed upon with our house which is from heaven:
• 2 Corinthians 5:4 — For we that are in this tabernacle do groan (στενάζομεν), being burdened: not for that we would be unclothed, but clothed upon, that mortality might be swallowed up of life.
• Hebrews 13:17 — 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 (στενάζοντες): for that is unprofitable for you.
• James 5:9 — Grudge (στενάζετε) not one against another, brethren, lest ye be condemned: behold, the judge standeth before the door.