◄ 4959. sustenazó ►
Strong's Lexicon sustenazó: To groan together, to lament together Original Word: συστενάζω Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: sustenazó Pronunciation: soos-teh-NAH-zo Phonetic Spelling: (soos-ten-ad'-zo) Definition: To groan together, to lament together Meaning: I groan together. Word Origin: From σύν (G4862, "with") and στενάζω (G4727, "to groan") Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for συστενάζω, the concept of communal lament can be found in Hebrew terms like נָהָה (nahah, H5091, "to wail") and אָנַח (anach, H584, "to sigh, groan"). Usage: The verb συστενάζω conveys the idea of groaning or lamenting in unison with others. It implies a shared experience of suffering or longing, often in response to a common plight or anticipation of future relief. This term is used to express a deep, communal emotional response, often in the context of creation or humanity's collective yearning for redemption and restoration. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, expressions of communal lament were not uncommon, especially in times of crisis or distress. The concept of groaning together would resonate with early Christian communities who faced persecution and hardship. The idea of shared suffering and hope for deliverance is a recurring theme in both Jewish and Christian thought, reflecting a deep-seated belief in the eventual triumph of God's purposes. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from sun and stenazó Definition to groan together NASB Translation groans (1), together* (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4959: συστενάζω συστενάζω (T WH συνστενάζω (cf. σύν, II. at the end)); to groan together: Romans 8:22, where σύν has the same force as in συνωδίνω, b. (τίνι, with one, Euripides, Ion 935; Test xii. Patr. (test. Isach. § 7), p. 629). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance lament, groan together. From sun and stenazo; to moan jointly, i.e. (figuratively) experience a common calamity -- groan together. see GREEK sun see GREEK stenazo Forms and Transliterations συνστεναζει συνστενάζει συστενάζει σύστημα συστηματα συστήματα sustenazei systenazei systenázei Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Romans 8:22 V-PIA-3S GRK: ἡ κτίσις συστενάζει καὶ συνωδίνει NAS: creation groans and suffers the pains of childbirth KJV: creation groaneth and INT: the creation groans together and travails together Strong's Greek 4959 1 Occurrence συστενάζει — 1 Occ.