"greatly grieved, exceedingly sorrowful, Mt. 26:38; Mk. 14:34"
Definition and meaning
greatly grieved, exceedingly sorrowful, Mt. 26:38; Mk. 14:34
In the original Greek the word is written: περίλυπος
Historical context
Rome had controlled Judea since 63 BC. Herod the Great rebuilt the Temple into one of the most magnificent structures in the ancient world — and simultaneously murdered members of his own family. The common people paid multiple layers of taxation and were politically powerless. Into that world a carpenter from Galilee began teaching that the kingdom of God had arrived.
The people who first heard this word were not reading a book — they were living through empires, oppression, exile, and covenant. Every word carried the weight of that reality. Understanding it changes how you read Scripture.
Scripture references
These are the most notable occurrences of perilypos (G4036) across the King James Bible.
Then saith he unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful, even unto death: tarry ye here, and watch with me.
And the king was exceeding sorry; yet for his oath's sake, and for their sakes which sat with him, he would not reject her.
And saith unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful unto death: tarry ye here, and watch.
And when he heard this, he was very sorrowful: for he was very rich.
And when Jesus saw that he was very sorrowful, he said, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God!
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Common questions
Strong's G4036 (perilypos) is a Greek word that means: greatly grieved, exceedingly sorrowful, Mt. 26:38; Mk. 14:34 It appears 5 times in the King James Bible.
The word perilypos (G4036) appears 5 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G4036 is perilypos, a Greek word defined as: greatly grieved, exceedingly sorrowful, Mt. 26:38; Mk. 14:34. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
perilypos is a Greek word found in the New Testament.