Strong’s G3077

λύπη

Part of speech

Noun, Feminine

Transliteration

lupé

Pronunciation

loo'-pay

Definition

Sorrow, grief, pain, distress

Meaning

pain, grief, sorrow, affliction.

Usage

In the New Testament, λύπη (lupé) is used to describe a range of emotional experiences related to sorrow, grief, and distress. It often conveys a deep sense of emotional pain or sadness, whether due to personal loss, sin, or the suffering of others. The term can also refer to the sorrow that leads to repentance, as seen in 2 Corinthians 7:10, where Paul distinguishes between godly sorrow and worldly sorrow.

Bible references

Luke 22:45;John 16:6;John 16:20;John 16:21;John 16:22;Romans 9:2;2 Corinthians 2:1;2 Corinthians 2:3;2 Corinthians 2:7;2 Corinthians 7:10;2 Corinthians 7:10;2 Corinthians 9:7;Philippians 2:27;Philippians 2:27;Hebrews 12:11;1 Peter 2:19