grievously

Found 7 times in the King James Bible

H2342 Hebrew
G1171 Greek

English Definition

properly, to twist or whirl (in a circular or spiral manner), i.e. (specifically) to dance, to writhe in pain (especially of parturition) or fear; figuratively, to wait, to pervert

ע Hebrew (Old Testament)

Original Script

חוּל

Transliteration

chûwl

Strong's Reference H2342

Ω Greek (New Testament)

Original Script

δεινῶς

Transliteration

ʻârats

Strong's Reference G1171
Greek Meaning

to awe or (intransitive) to dread; hence, to harass

"Grievously" translates different words in the original languages. In the Old Testament (Hebrew) it corresponds to H2342, while in the New Testament (Greek) it corresponds to G1171. Context determines which original word is being used.

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