ἘΠΙΣΤΕΝΕΙ, ἐπιστενει
EPISTENEI, epistenei
Sounds Like: ep-ee-STEH-neh
Translations: to groan, to sigh, to sigh deeply, to sigh over
From the root: ΕΠΙΣΤΕΝΩ
Part of Speech: Verb
Explanation: This word describes the act of groaning or sighing deeply, often indicating distress, pain, or longing. It implies a strong emotional expression through sound. It is used to convey a sense of inner burden or sorrow.
Inflection: Third Person Singular, Present Indicative, Active Voice
Strong’s number: G1901 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Josephus' The Jewish War
- Book Four — 3:45
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