συνοχήsynochḗ
restraint, i.e. (figuratively) anxiety
Greek (New Testament) · G4928
Meanings
1. a holding or being held together.
2. a narrow place (Hom., and elsewhere). Metaph., straits, distress: Luke 21:25; καρδίας, 2 Corinthians 2:4.
Same root
Where it appears
Appears 2 times in the Bible.
- Luke 21:25 “And there will be strange signs in the sun, moon, and stars. And here on earth the nations will be in turmoil, perplexed by the roaring seas and strange tides.
- 2 Corinthians 2:4 I wrote that letter in great anguish, with a troubled heart and many tears. I didn’t want to grieve you, but I wanted to let you know how much love I have for you.
Source: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), public domain.