θρηνέω

thrēneō

Greek G2354 Verb 4 occurrences in 4 verses

θρηνέω to lament

θρηνέω, -ῶ

(θρῆνος), [in LXX chiefly for יָלַל hi., also for קַיִן pit., etc. ;]

1. intrans., to lament, wail: Mat.11:17, Luk.7:32, Jhn.16:20.

2. Trans., to bewail: with accusative of person(s), Luk.23:27.†

SYN.: κλαίω, κόπτομαι, λυπέομαι, πενθέω (see Tr., Syn., lxv). (AS)

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Concordance 4 verses

Matthew 11:17 Ἐθρηνήσαμεν

‘We played the flute for you, and you did not dance; we sang a dirge, and you did not mourn.’
Luke 7:32 Ἐθρηνήσαμεν

They are like children sitting in the marketplace and calling out to one another: ‘We played the flute for you, and you did not dance; we sang a dirge, and you did not weep.’
Luke 23:27 ἐθρήνουν

A great number of people followed Him, including women who kept mourning and wailing for Him.
John 16:20 θρηνήσετε

Truly, truly, I tell you, you will weep and wail while the world rejoices. You will grieve, but your grief will turn to joy.