στενοχωρέω
stenochōreō
Greek G4729 Verb 3
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στενοχωρέω to press upon
στενο-χωρέω, -ῶ
(στενός + χῶρος, space) [in LXX: Jos.17:15 (אוּץ), Jdg.16:16 (אָלַץ pi.), Isa.28:19 (20) (קָצַר) Isa.49:19 (צָרַר), 4Ma.11:11 * ;]
1. to be straitened (cf. Isa.49:19); metaphorically, to be anxious (Hipp., al.).
2. In late writers, trans., to straiten, compress (LXX, Diod., al.; π. ap. MM, xxiii): pass., trop., 2Co.4:8 6:12.†
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Concordance 2 verses
- 2 Corinthians 4:8 στενοχωρούμενοι
We are hard pressed on all sides, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair;
- 2 Corinthians 6:12 στενοχωρεῖσθεστενοχωρεῖσθε
It is not our affection, but yours, that is restrained.
