Matthew 2:18

Φωνὴ ἐν Ῥαμᾶ ἠκούσθη θρῆνος καὶ κλαυθμὸς καὶ ὀδυρμὸς πολύς Ῥαχὴλ κλαίουσα τὰ τέκνα αὐτῆς καὶ οὐκ ἤθελεν παρακληθῆναι ὅτι οὐκ εἰσίν
In Rama was there a voice heard, lamentation, and weeping, and great mourning, Rachel weeping for her children, and would not be comforted, because they are not.
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Jeremiah 31:15

כֹּה׀ אָמַר יְהוָה קוֹל בְּרָמָה נִשְׁמָע נְהִי בְּכִי תַמְרוּרִים רָחֵל מְבַכָּה עַל-בָּנֶיהָ מֵאֲנָה לְהִנָּחֵם עַל-בָּנֶיהָ כִּי אֵינֶֽנּוּ׃
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Thus saith the LORD; A voice was heard in Ramah, lamentation, and bitter weeping; Rahel weeping for her children refused to be comforted for her children, because they were not.

Jeremiah 9:17

כֹּה אָמַר יְהוָה צְבָאוֹת הִתְבּֽוֹנְנוּ וְקִרְאוּ לַמְקוֹנְנוֹת וּתְבוֹאֶינָה וְאֶל-הַחֲכָמוֹת שִׁלְחוּ וְתָבֽוֹאנָה׃
17
Thus saith the LORD of hosts, Consider ye, and call for the mourning women, that they may come; and send for cunning women, that they may come:

Jeremiah 4:31

כִּי קוֹל כְּחוֹלָה שָׁמַעְתִּי צָרָה כְּמַבְכִּירָה קוֹל בַּת-צִיּוֹן תִּתְיַפֵּחַ תְּפָרֵשׂ כַּפֶּיהָ אֽוֹי-נָא לִי כִּֽי-עָיְפָה נַפְשִׁי לְהֹרְגִֽים׃
31
For I have heard a voice as of a woman in travail, and the anguish as of her that bringeth forth her first child, the voice of the daughter of Zion, that bewaileth herself, that spreadeth her hands, saying, Woe is me now! for my soul is wearied because of murderers.

Genesis 35:16

וַיִּסְעוּ מִבֵּית אֵל וַֽיְהִי-עוֹד כִּבְרַת-הָאָרֶץ לָבוֹא אֶפְרָתָה וַתֵּלֶד רָחֵל וַתְּקַשׁ בְּלִדְתָּֽהּ׃
16
And they journeyed from Beth-el; and there was but a little way to come to Ephrath: and Rachel travailed, and she had hard labour.

Ezekiel 2:10

וַיִּפְרֹשׂ אוֹתָהּ לְפָנַי וְהִיא כְתוּבָה פָּנִים וְאָחוֹר וְכָתוּב אֵלֶיהָ קִנִים וָהֶגֶה וָהִֽי׃
10
And he spread it before me; and it was written within and without: and there was written therein lamentations, and mourning, and woe.

Genesis 37:30

וַיָּשָׁב אֶל-אֶחָיו וַיֹּאמַר הַיֶּלֶד אֵינֶנּוּ וַֽאֲנִי אָנָה אֲנִי-בָֽא׃
30
And he returned unto his brethren, and said, The child is not; and I, whither shall I go?

Job 14:10

וְגֶבֶר יָמוּת וַֽיֶּחֱלָשׁ וַיִּגְוַע אָדָם וְאַיּֽוֹ׃
10
But man dieth, and wasteth away: yea, man giveth up the ghost, and where is he?

Revelation 8:13

Καὶ εἶδον καὶ ἤκουσα ἑνὸς ἀγγέλου πετωμένου ἐν μεσουρανήματι λέγοντος φωνῇ μεγάλῃ Οὐαὶ οὐαὶ οὐαὶ τοῖς κατοικοῦσιν ἐπὶ τῆς γῆς ἐκ τῶν λοιπῶν φωνῶν τῆς σάλπιγγος τῶν τριῶν ἀγγέλων τῶν μελλόντων σαλπίζειν
13
And I beheld, and heard an angel flying through the midst of heaven, saying with a loud voice, Woe, woe, woe, to the inhabiters of the earth by reason of the other voices of the of trumpet the three angels, which are yet to sound!

Genesis 37:33

וַיַּכִּירָהּ וַיֹּאמֶר כְּתֹנֶת בְּנִי חַיָּה רָעָה אֲכָלָתְהוּ טָרֹף טֹרַף יוֹסֵֽף׃
33
And he knew it, and said, It is my son's coat; an evil beast hath devoured him; Joseph is without doubt rent in pieces.

Genesis 42:36

וַיֹּאמֶר אֲלֵהֶם יַֽעֲקֹב אֲבִיהֶם אֹתִי שִׁכַּלְתֶּם יוֹסֵף אֵינֶנּוּ וְשִׁמְעוֹן אֵינֶנּוּ וְאֶת-בִּנְיָמִן תִּקָּחוּ עָלַי הָיוּ כֻלָּֽנָה׃
36
And Jacob their father said unto them, Me have ye bereaved of my children: Joseph is not, and Simeon is not, and ye will take Benjamin away: all these things are against me.
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Matthew 2:18
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In the KJV here: a voice
voice ×62 a voice ×21 the voice ×18 voices ×13 sound ×4 with a voice ×4 the sound ×3 voice ×1
Strong's Definition G5456
voice, voices, sound, noise, noised
phōnē
a tone (articulate, bestial or artificial); by implication, an address (for any purpose), saying or language
  • a sound, a tone
    • of inanimate things, as musical instruments
    a voice
    • of the sound of uttered words
    speech
    • of a language, tongue
Variations 7 forms of this word
Translations 23 English renderings
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Preposition
ἐν Speech Preposition
Dictionary form: ἐν · en
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In the KJV here: in
in ×1760 with ×144 by ×138 among ×111 at ×100 on ×44 through ×37 is in ×27
Strong's Definition G1722
in, with, by, among, at, …
en
___%___in,___%___ at, (up-)on, by, etc
  • in, by, with
Variations 1 forms of this word
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In the KJV here: rama
rama ×1
Strong's Definition G4471
rama
rhama
a hill
Rama (i.e., Ramah), a place in Palestine
  • a town of the tribe of Benjamin, situated about 5 miles (8 km) north of Jerusalem on the road to Bethel
Variations 1 forms of this word
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Verb — Aorist Passive Indicative, third person singular the action as a single whole, usually past — try "he ___ed" the subject receives the action — "he is ___ed" a statement of fact — "he ___s" the built-in subject is "he / she / it"
ἠκούσθη Speech Verb Tense Aorist Voice Passive Mood Indicative Person Third Number Singular
Dictionary form: ἀκούω · ah-KOO-oh
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In the KJV here: was there heard
heard ×73 hear ×33 i heard ×25 to hear ×25 let him hear ×16 ye have heard ×16 heareth ×12 hearing ×12
Strong's Definition G191
heard, hear, heareth, hearing, hearken, …
akouō
to hear (in various senses)
  • to be endowed with the faculty of hearing, not deaf
    • "to hear
    • to attend to, consider what is or has been said
      • "to understand, perceive the sense of what is said
    to hear something
    • to perceive by the ear what is announced in one's presence
      • "to get by hearing learn"a thing comes to one's ears, to find out, learn"to give ear to a teaching or a teacher"to comprehend, to understand
Variations 62 forms of this word
Translations 127 English renderings
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In the KJV here: lamentation
lamentation ×1
Strong's Definition G2355
lamentation
thrēnos
wailing
  • a lamentation
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Greek: Conjunction Or Conjunctive Particle Dictionary form: καί · keh
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In the KJV here: and
and ×8028 also ×492 even ×102 both ×51 but ×40 then ×25 neither ×21 it and ×18
Strong's Definition G2532
and, also, even, both, but, …
kai
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • and, also, even, indeed, but
Variations 3 forms of this word
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Noun — Nominative, masculine singular the subject — the one doing the action
κλαυθμὸς Speech Noun Case Nominative Gender Masculine Number Singular
Dictionary form: κλαυθμός · klavth-MOSE
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In the KJV here: weeping
weeping ×6 wailing ×2 wept ×1
Strong's Definition G2805
weeping, wailing, wept
klauthmos
lamentation
  • weeping, lamentation
Variations 1 forms of this word
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In the KJV here: and
and ×8028 also ×492 even ×102 both ×51 but ×40 then ×25 neither ×21 it and ×18
Strong's Definition G2532
and, also, even, both, but, …
kai
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • and, also, even, indeed, but
Variations 3 forms of this word
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Noun — Nominative, masculine singular the subject — the one doing the action
ὀδυρμὸς Speech Noun Case Nominative Gender Masculine Number Singular
Dictionary form: ὀδυρμός · oh-thoor-MOSE
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In the KJV here: mourning
mourning ×2
Strong's Definition G3602
mourning
odyrmos
moaning, i.e., lamentation
  • wailing, lamentation, mourning
Variations 2 forms of this word
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Adjective — Nominative, masculine singular the subject — the one doing the action
πολύς Speech Adjective Case Nominative Gender Masculine Number Singular
Dictionary form: πολύς · poh-LOOS
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In the KJV here: great
many ×159 much ×66 great ×37 many things ×19 a great ×16 of many ×13 greatly ×4 with many ×4
Strong's Definition G4183
many, much, great, things, greatly, …
polys
(singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely; neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely
  • many, much, large
Variations 27 forms of this word
Translations 48 English renderings
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Noun — Nominative, feminine singular the subject — the one doing the action
Ῥαχὴλ Speech Noun Case Nominative Gender Feminine Number Singular More Person
Dictionary form: Ῥαχήλ · ra-HALE
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In the KJV here: rachel
rachel ×1
Strong's Definition G4478
rachel
rhachēl
ewe, sheep
Rachel, the wife of Jacob
  • the wife of Jacob
Variations 1 forms of this word
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Verb — Present Active Participle Nominative, feminine singular ongoing action — try "he ___s" or "he is ___ing" the subject does the action — "he ___s" a verbal adjective — try "___ing" or "the one who ___s" the subject — the one doing the action
κλαίουσα Speech Verb Tense Present Voice Active Mood Participle Case Nominative Gender Feminine Number Singular
Dictionary form: κλαίω · KLEH-oh
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In the KJV here: weeping
weep ×11 weeping ×8 and wept ×3 wept ×3 shall weep ×2 that weep ×2 weepest thou ×2 and them that wept ×1
Strong's Definition G2799
weep, wept, weeping, weepest, bewail
klaiō
to sob, i.e., wail aloud (whereas 1145 is rather to cry silently)
  • to mourn, weep, lament
    • weeping as the sign of pain and grief for the thing signified (i.e., for the pain and grief)
      • "of those who mourn for the dead
    to weep for, mourn for, bewail, one
Variations 20 forms of this word
Translations 16 English renderings
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Definite Article — Accusative, neuter plural the direct object — the one receiving the action plural — usually add "-s"
τὰ Speech Definite Article Case Accusative Gender Neuter Number Plural
Dictionary form: ὁ · hoh
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the ×7529 he ×303 which ×278 that ×240 they ×142 a ×139 his ×92 them ×87
Strong's Definition G3588
the, which, that, he, they, …
ho
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
Variations 16 forms of this word
Translations 525 English renderings
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Noun — Accusative, neuter plural the direct object — the one receiving the action plural — usually add "-s"
τέκνα Speech Noun Case Accusative Gender Neuter Number Plural
Dictionary form: τέκνον · TEH-knone
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In the KJV here: children
children ×57 son ×13 the children ×6 the sons ×4 child ×3 childrens ×2 sons ×2 their children ×2
Strong's Definition G5043
children, son, sons, child, childrens, …
teknon
a child (as produced)
  • offspring, children
    • a male child, a son
      • "metaphorically
      • the name transferred to that intimate and reciprocal relationship formed between men by the bonds of love, friendship, trust, just as between parents and children
        • "in affectionate address, such as patrons, helpers, teachers and the like employ: my child"in the New Testament, pupils or disciples are called children of their teachers, because the latter by their instruction nourish the minds of their pupils and mould their characters"children of God: in the Old Testament of ___%___the people of Israel___%___ as especially dear to God, in the New Testament, in Paul's writings, all who are led by the Spirit of God and thus closely related to God"children of the devil: those who in thought and action are prompted by the devil, and so reflect his character
      metaphorically
      • of anything who depends upon it, is possessed by a desire or affection for it, is addicted to it
        • "one who is liable to any fate
        • thus children of a city: it citizens and inhabitants
        the votaries of wisdom, those souls who have, as it were, been nurtured and moulded by wisdom"cursed children, exposed to a curse and doomed to God's wrath or penalty
Variations 7 forms of this word
Translations 18 English renderings
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Personal Pronoun — Genitive, feminine singular possession or source — try "of ___" or "___'s"
αὐτῆς Speech Personal Pronoun Case Genitive Gender Feminine Number Singular
Dictionary form: αὐτός · av-TOSE
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In the KJV here: for her
him ×1449 his ×979 them ×691 unto him ×353 unto them ×338 their ×290 he ×217 her ×177
Strong's Definition G846
him, them, his, their, he, …
autos
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative G1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • himself, herself, themselves, itself
    • "he, she, it"the same
Variations 38 forms of this word
Translations 208 English renderings
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Greek: Conjunction Or Conjunctive Particle Dictionary form: καί · keh
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In the KJV here: and
and ×8028 also ×492 even ×102 both ×51 but ×40 then ×25 neither ×21 it and ×18
Strong's Definition G2532
and, also, even, both, but, …
kai
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • and, also, even, indeed, but
Variations 3 forms of this word
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Particle
οὐκ Speech Particle More Negative
Dictionary form: οὐ · oo
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In the KJV here: not
not ×1181 no ×158 none ×21 cannot ×19 neither ×19 never ×14 nothing ×12 nay ×11
Strong's Definition G3756
not, no, none, neither, cannot, …
ou
the absolute negative (compare G3361) adverb; no or not
  • no, not
Variations 5 forms of this word
Translations 67 English renderings
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Verb — Imperfect Active Indicative, third person singular continued action in the past — try "he was ___ing" or "he kept ___ing" the subject does the action — "he ___s" a statement of fact — "he ___s" the built-in subject is "he / she / it"
ἤθελεν Speech Verb Tense Imperfect Voice Active Mood Indicative Person Third Number Singular
Dictionary form: θέλω · THEH-loh
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In the KJV here: would
will ×21 would ×19 i will ×12 wilt thou ×12 i would ×11 thou wilt ×8 will ye ×7 willing ×7
Strong's Definition G2309
would, will, wilt, desire, willing, …
thelō
to determine (as an active option from subjective impulse; whereas G1014 properly denotes rather a passive acquiescence in objective considerations), i.e., choose or prefer (literally or figuratively); by implication, to wish, i.e., be inclined to (sometimes adverbially, gladly); impersonally for the future tense, to be about to; by Hebraism, to delight in
  • to will, have in mind, intend
    • to be resolved or determined, to purpose
      • "to desire, to wish"to love
      • to like to do a thing, be fond of doing
      to take delight in, have pleasure
Variations 40 forms of this word
Translations 74 English renderings
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Verb — Aorist Passive the action as a single whole, usually past — try "he ___ed" the subject receives the action — "he is ___ed"
παρακληθῆναι Speech Verb Tense Aorist Voice Passive
Dictionary form: παρακαλέω · pa-ra-ka-LEH-oh
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In the KJV here: be comforted
i beseech ×12 besought ×10 exhort ×8 comfort ×6 they besought ×4 and besought ×3 beseech ×3 beseeching ×2
Strong's Definition G3870
besought, beseech, exhort, comforted, comfort, …
parakaleō
to call near, i.e., invite, invoke (by imploration, hortation or consolation)
  • to call to one's side, call for, summon
    • "to address, speak to, (call to, call upon), which may be done in the way of exhortation, entreaty, comfort, instruction, etc.
    • to admonish, exhort
      • "to beg, entreat, beseech
      • to strive to appease by entreaty
      to console, to encourage and strengthen by consolation, to comfort
      • to receive consolation, be comforted
      to encourage, strengthen"exhorting and comforting and encouraging"to instruct, teach
Variations 34 forms of this word
Translations 59 English renderings
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Greek: Conjunction Or Conjunctive Particle Dictionary form: ὅτι · HOH-tee
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In the KJV here: because
that ×608 for ×258 because ×173 how that ×21 how ×11 for that ×6 because that ×4 he ×2
Strong's Definition G3754
that, for, because, how, though, …
hoti
demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
  • that, because, since
Variations 2 forms of this word
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Particle
οὐκ Speech Particle More Negative
Dictionary form: οὐ · oo
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In the KJV here: not
not ×1181 no ×158 none ×21 cannot ×19 neither ×19 never ×14 nothing ×12 nay ×11
Strong's Definition G3756
not, no, none, neither, cannot, …
ou
the absolute negative (compare G3361) adverb; no or not
  • no, not
Variations 5 forms of this word
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are ×82 they are ×22 there are ×17 are they ×9 there be ×9 they were ×6 be ×3 are they am ×2
Strong's Definition G1526
are, be, were, have, is, …
eisi
they are
  • are, be, were, etc.
Variations 7 forms of this word
Translations 16 English renderings
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