Strong’s G2870

κοπετός

Part of speech

Noun, Masculine

Transliteration

kopetos

Pronunciation

ko-pe-tos'

Definition

Lamentation, Mourning, Wailing

Meaning

beating of the breast or head in lamentation, lamentation.

Usage

The term "kopetos" refers to a deep, expressive form of mourning or lamentation, often characterized by loud wailing and physical expressions of grief, such as beating the breast. It is used in the New Testament to describe the intense sorrow and public mourning that accompanies death or disaster.

Bible references

Acts 8:2