Synochḗ — G4928

Definition

feminine noun

restraint, i.e. (figuratively) anxiety

1. narrows, the contracting part of a way, Homer Iliad 23, 330. Metaphorically, straits, distress, anguish

Usually translated as

anguish, distress

Origin

from G4912

• synéchō (G4912)

Occurrences

Synochḗ occurs 2 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Luke (1), 2 Corinthians (1)

• Luke 21:25 — And there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars; and upon the earth distress (συνοχὴ) of nations, with perplexity; the sea and the waves roaring;
• 2 Corinthians 2:4 — For out of much affliction and anguish (συνοχῆς) of heart I wrote unto you with many tears; not that ye should be grieved, but that ye might know the love which I have more abundantly unto you.