Lexicon stenochóreó: To be distressed, to be in difficulty, to be in a narrow place Original Word: στενοχωρέω Strong's Exhaustive Concordance cramp, confineFrom the same as stenochoria; to hem in closely, i.e. (figuratively) cramp -- distress, straiten. see GREEK stenochoria HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 4729 stenoxōréō (from 4728 /stenós, "narrow" and 5566/ NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom stenos and chóreó Definition to be made narrow, to compress NASB Translation crushed (1), restrained (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4729: στενοχωρέωστενοχωρέω, στενοχώρω: (στενόχωρος; and this from στενός, and χῶρος a space); 1. intransitive, to be in a strait place (Machon in Athen. 13, p. 582 b.); to be narrow (Isaiah 49:19). 2. transitive, to straiten, compress, cramp, reduce to straits (Vulg.angustio) (Diodorus, Lucian, Herodian, others; (the Sept. Joshua 17:15; Judges 16:16; Isaiah 28:20; 4 Macc. 11:11)): passive tropically, of one sorely 'straitened' in spirit, 2 Corinthians 4:8; οὐ στενοχωρεῖσθε ἐν ἡμῖν, ye are not straitened in us, ample space is granted you in our souls, i. e. we enfold you with large affection, 2 Corinthians 6:12; στενοχωρεῖσθε ἐν τοῖς σπλάγχνοις ὑμῶν, ye are straitened your own affections, so that there is no room there for us, i. e. you do not grant a place in your heart for love toward me, ibid. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for στενοχωρέω, similar concepts can be found in Hebrew words that convey distress or affliction, such as: Usage: The verb στενοχωρέω is used in the New Testament to describe situations of distress, affliction, or being in a state of difficulty. It conveys the sense of being in a tight spot or under pressure. Context: The term στενοχωρέω appears in the New Testament to express the concept of being in a state of distress or experiencing hardship. It is often used metaphorically to describe emotional or spiritual pressure rather than physical confinement. The word captures the essence of being in a situation where one feels constrained or troubled, often due to external circumstances or internal struggles. Englishman's Concordance 2 Corinthians 4:8 V-PPM/P-NMPGRK: ἀλλ' οὐ στενοχωρούμενοι ἀπορούμενοι ἀλλ' NAS: in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, KJV: not distressed; [we are] perplexed, INT: but not crushed perplexed but 2 Corinthians 6:12 V-PIM/P-2P 2 Corinthians 6:12 V-PIM/P-2P Strong's Greek 4729 |