Verb stenazō (to groan) in the Gospels-Acts

(Translation from NRSV with a few modifications for a more literal meaning)


Mark

7: 34Then looking up to heaven, he groaned (stenazō) and said to him, "Ephphatha," that is, "Be opened."

2 Corinthians

5: 2For in this tent we groan (stenazō), longing to be clothed with our heavenly dwelling
5: 4For while we are still in this tent, we groan (stenazō) under our burden, because we wish not to be unclothed but to be further clothed, so that what is mortal may be swallowed up by life.

Romans

8: 23and not only the creation, but we ourselves, who have the first fruits of the Spirit, groan (stenazō) inwardly while we wait for adoption, the redemption of our bodies.

Hebrews

13: 17Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they are keeping watch over your souls and will give an account. Let them do this with joy and not with groaning (stenazō) - for that would be harmful to you.

James

5: 9Beloved, do not groan (stenazō) against one another, so that you may not be judged. See, the Judge is standing at the doors!