Strong's Lexicon stenagmos: Groaning, Sighing Original Word: στεναγμός Word Origin: Derived from the verb στενάζω (stenazō), meaning "to groan" or "to sigh." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - H5009 (נְאָקָה, ne'aqah): Refers to a groaning or sighing, often in the context of distress or oppression. - H602 (אֲנָחָה, anachah): A sigh or groan, typically expressing grief or sorrow. Usage: The term "stenagmos" refers to a deep, often involuntary expression of distress or longing, typically manifested as a groan or sigh. In the New Testament, it conveys a sense of deep emotional or spiritual burden, often associated with suffering, longing for deliverance, or intercessory prayer. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, groaning was a common expression of physical pain, emotional distress, or spiritual longing. It was understood as a natural human response to the trials and tribulations of life. In Jewish thought, groaning could also be associated with the cries of the oppressed seeking God's intervention and deliverance. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 4726 stenagmós – groaning (sighing), especially brought on by circumstances creating great pressure. See 4727 (stenazō). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom stenazó Definition a groaning NASB Translation groanings (1), groans (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4726: στεναγμόςστεναγμός, στεναγμοῦ, ὁ (στενάζω), a groaning, a sigh: Acts 7:34; Romans 8:26; see ἀλάλητος. ((Pindar), Tragg., Plato, Josephus, Plutarch, others; the Sept. for אֲנָחָה, אֲנָקָה, נְאָקָה.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance groaning. From stenazo; a sigh -- groaning. see GREEK stenazo Forms and Transliterations στεναγμοί στεναγμοις στεναγμοίς στεναγμοῖς στεναγμόν στεναγμός στεναγμου στεναγμού στεναγμοῦ στεναγμόυ στεναγμους στεναγμώ stenagmois stenagmoîs stenagmou stenagmoûLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Acts 7:34 N-GMSGRK: καὶ τοῦ στεναγμοῦ αὐτῶν ἤκουσα NAS: AND HAVE HEARD THEIR GROANS, AND I HAVE COME DOWN KJV: their groaning, and INT: and the groans of them heard Romans 8:26 N-DMP Strong's Greek 4726 |
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