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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G2354 — θρηνέω
thrēneō · to lament · Greek
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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 · ἐθρηνήσαμενThey 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 · ἐθρήνουνA great number of people followed Him, including women who kept mourning and wailing for Him.John 16:20 · θρηνήσετεTruly, truly, I tell you, you will weep and wail while the world rejoices. You will grieve, but your grief will turn to joy.