Stenochōréō — G4729

Definition

verb

to hem in closely, i.e. (figuratively) cramp

1. intransitive, to be in a strait place
2. transitive, to straiten, compress, cramp, reduce to straits (Vulg.angustio)

Usually translated as

distress, straiten

Origin

from the same as G4730

• stenochōría (G4730)

Occurrences

Stenochōréō occurs 3 times in 2 verses of the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: 2 Corinthians (2)

• 2 Corinthians 4:8 — We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed (στενοχωρούμενοι); we are perplexed, but not in despair;
• 2 Corinthians 6:12 — Ye are not straitened (στενοχωρεῖσθε) in us, but ye are straitened in your own bowels.
• 2 Corinthians 6:12 — Ye are not straitened in us, but ye are straitened (στενοχωρεῖσθε) in your own bowels.