stenazō · groan, sigh

What it means

stenazō (στενάζω) is a Greek word of the Bible that means “groan, sigh”.

Complain.

How to say it

Approximate pronunciation. Vowels sound as in Spanish (a as in father, e as in bed, i as in machine, o as in note, u as in rule); the syllable in bold is stressed. The voice is your device's.

Its senses in the Bible

1. Let out deep moans; grumble against others.

From Abbott-Smith (1922) · Thayer (1889)

How it is translated

The words this translation uses for it, most frequent first.

• groan ×3
• complain ×1
• groaning ×1
• he sighed ×1

Related words

Words of the same family, by Strong’s numbering.

Where it appears

• Mark×1
• Romans×1
• 2 Corinthians×2
• Hebrews×1
• James×1

• Mark 7:34

  and looking up to heaven, he sighed and says to him, “Ephphatha,” that is, “Be opened.”

• Romans 8:23

  and not only that, but also we ourselves, having the firstfruits of the Spirit, we also ourselves groan within ourselves, eagerly awaiting adoption as sons, the redemption of our body.

• 2 Corinthians 5:2

  For indeed in this tent we groan, longing to put on our dwelling that is from heaven,

• 2 Corinthians 5:4

  For indeed we who are in the tent groan, being burdened, because we do not want to be unclothed but to put on the other over it, so that what is mortal may be swallowed up by life.

• Hebrews 13:17

  Heed your leaders and submit to them, for they keep watch over your souls as those who will give an account, so that they may do this with joy and not groaning, for that would be of no advantage to you.

• James 5:9

  Do not complain, brothers, against one another, so that you may not be judged. Look, the Judge is standing at the doors.