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 · ἐθρηνήσαμενand saying, We piped unto you, and ye did not dance, we lamented to you, and ye did not smite the breast.Luke 7:32 · ἐθρηνήσαμενthey are like to children, to those sitting in a market-place, and calling one to another, and saying, We piped to you, and ye did not dance, we mourned to you, and ye did not weep!Luke 23:27 · ἐθρήνουνAnd there was following him a great multitude of the people, and of women, who also were beating themselves and lamenting him,John 16:20 · θρηνήσετεverily, verily, I say to you, that ye shall weep and lament, and the world will rejoice; and ye shall be sorrowful, but your sorrow joy will become.