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To Grieve.

See definition for λυπεομαι 3076 See definition for πενθέω 3996 See definition for θρηνέω 2354 See definition for κοπτομαι 2875

λυπεομαι is the most general word, meaning simply [to grieve,] outwardly or inwardly.

πενθέω means properly [to lament for the dead.] It is also applied to passionate lamentation of any kind, so great that it cannot be hid.

θρηνέω is [to give utterance to a dirge] over the dead, either in unstudied words, or in a more elaborate poem. This word is used by the Septuagint in describing David’s lament over Saul and Jonathan.

κοπτομαι is [to beat the breast in grief,] ordinarily for the dead.