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(G5932) Synonyms for To Grieve: lypeomai (λυπέω G3076), pentheo (πενθέω G3996), threneo (θρηνέω G2354), koptomai (κόπτω G2875).

(λυπέω G3076) lypeomai is the most general word, meaning simply to grieve, outwardly or inwardly. pentheo means properly to lament for the dead. It is also applied to passionate lamentation of any kind, so great that it cannot be hid. threneo 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. koptomai is to beat the breast in grief, ordinarily for the dead.