1144. dakruon

Lexicon

dakruon: Tear

Original Word: δάκρυον
Part of Speech: Noun, Neuter
Transliteration: dakruon
Pronunciation: DAH-kroo-on
Phonetic Spelling: (dak'-roo)
Definition: Tear
Meaning: a tear.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

tear.

Or dakruon dak'-roo-on; of uncertain affinity; a tear -- tear.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
a prim. word
Definition
a teardrop
NASB Translation
tear (2), tears (8).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 1144: δάκρυ

δάκρυ, δακρυος, τό, and τό δάκρυον, δακρυου (from Homer down), a tear: Mark 9:24 R G; Acts 20:19, 31; 2 Corinthians 2:4; 2 Timothy 1:4; Hebrews 5:7; Hebrews 12:17. The (nominative) form τό δάκρυον in Revelation 7:17; Revelation 21:4, (Isaiah 25:8). The dative plural δάκρυσι in Luke 7:38, 44 (Psalm 125:5 (); Lamentations 2:11).

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root word δακρύω (dakryō), meaning "to weep" or "to shed tears."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • H1832 דִּמְעָה (dim'ah): A Hebrew word for "tear," used in the Old Testament to describe weeping or tears, often in contexts of lamentation or prayer.
• H1830 דָּמַע (dama): A verb meaning "to weep" or "to shed tears," reflecting similar emotional expressions as found in the Greek δάκρυον.

These entries highlight the continuity of the theme of tears and weeping across both the Old and New Testaments, emphasizing the shared human experience of sorrow and the divine promise of comfort.

Usage: The term δάκρυον is used in the New Testament to denote tears, often in the context of weeping or mourning. It appears in passages that describe emotional expressions of sorrow or compassion.

Context: The Greek word δάκρυον is used in the New Testament to convey the physical manifestation of tears, often associated with deep emotional experiences. In the cultural and historical context of the Bible, tears were a common expression of grief, repentance, or empathy. The shedding of tears is depicted as a natural human response to both personal and communal suffering.

In the New Testament, δάκρυον is notably used in the context of Jesus' compassion and empathy. For example, in John 11:35, "Jesus wept," the shortest verse in the Bible, highlights the humanity and empathy of Christ as He mourns the death of Lazarus alongside those who loved him. This moment underscores the deep emotional connection Jesus had with those around Him and His understanding of human sorrow.

Additionally, tears are mentioned in Revelation 21:4, where it is prophesied that God "will wipe away every tear from their eyes," symbolizing the ultimate comfort and restoration that will come with the new creation. This promise reflects the hope of an end to suffering and the fulfillment of God's redemptive plan.

The use of δάκρυον in the New Testament serves to illustrate the depth of human emotion and the compassionate nature of God, who is intimately aware of and responsive to the sorrows of His people.

Forms and Transliterations

δακρυά δάκρυα δάκρυά δακρυον δάκρυον δάκρυσι δάκρυσί δακρυσιν δάκρυσιν δακρυων δακρύων dakruon dakruōn dakrusin dakryon dakryōn dakrýon dakrýōn dákryon dakrysin dákrysin

Englishman's Concordance

Luke 7:38 N-DNP
GRK: κλαίουσα τοῖς δάκρυσιν ἤρξατο βρέχειν
NAS: His feet with her tears, and kept wiping
KJV: his feet with tears, and did wipe
INT: weeping the tears she began to wet

Luke 7:44 N-DNP
GRK: δὲ τοῖς δάκρυσιν ἔβρεξέν μου
NAS: My feet with her tears and wiped
KJV: my feet with tears, and wiped
INT: moreover with tears wet my

Acts 20:19 N-GNP
GRK: ταπεινοφροσύνης καὶ δακρύων καὶ πειρασμῶν
NAS: humility and with tears and with trials
KJV: and with many tears, and temptations,
INT: humility and tears and temptations

Acts 20:31 N-GNP
GRK: ἐπαυσάμην μετὰ δακρύων νουθετῶν ἕνα
NAS: each one with tears.
KJV: day with tears.
INT: I ceased with tears admonishing one

2 Corinthians 2:4 N-GNP
GRK: διὰ πολλῶν δακρύων οὐχ ἵνα
NAS: to you with many tears; not so
KJV: with many tears; not that
INT: through many tears not that

2 Timothy 1:4 N-GNP
GRK: σου τῶν δακρύων ἵνα χαρᾶς
NAS: you, even as I recall your tears, so
KJV: of thy tears, that
INT: your tears that with joy

Hebrews 5:7 N-GNP
GRK: ἰσχυρᾶς καὶ δακρύων προσενέγκας καὶ
NAS: crying and tears to the One able
KJV: and tears unto
INT: strong and tears having offered and

Hebrews 12:17 N-GNP
GRK: καίπερ μετὰ δακρύων ἐκζητήσας αὐτήν
NAS: though he sought for it with tears.
KJV: carefully with tears.
INT: although with tears having earnestly sought it

Revelation 7:17 N-ANS
GRK: θεὸς πᾶν δάκρυον ἐκ τῶν
NAS: will wipe every tear from their eyes.
KJV: shall wipe away all tears from their
INT: God every tear from the

Revelation 21:4 N-ANS
GRK: ἐξαλείψει πᾶν δάκρυον ἐκ τῶν
NAS: every tear from their eyes;
KJV: shall wipe away all tears from their
INT: he will wipe away every tear from the

Strong's Greek 1144
10 Occurrences

δακρύων — 6 Occ.
δάκρυον — 2 Occ.
δάκρυσιν — 2 Occ.