Strong’s G4726

στεναγμός

Part of speech

Noun, Masculine

Transliteration

stenagmos

Pronunciation

sten-ag-MOS

Definition

Groaning, Sighing

Meaning

a groaning, sighing.

Usage

The term "stenagmos" refers to a deep, often involuntary expression of distress or longing, typically manifested as a groan or sigh. In the New Testament, it conveys a sense of deep emotional or spiritual burden, often associated with suffering, longing for deliverance, or intercessory prayer.

Bible references

Acts 7:34;Romans 8:26