Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
sad
Usage: σκυθρωπός, -όν (also -ή, -όν) (σκυθρός, sullen, + ὤψ), [in LXX: Gen.40:7 (רַע), etc. ;] of a gloomy countenance: Mat.6:16, Luk.24:17.† (AS)
Strong's Number
G4659
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
5
Books
5
Strong's G4659 Quick Answer
Strong's G4659 σκυθρωπός (skuthropos) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. skuthropos (skoo-thro-pos') adj. 1. angry-visaged, i.e. gloomy or affecting a mournful appearance [from skuthros "sullen" and a derivative of G3700] It has 5 linked Bible usages across 5 books. Visible English usage signals include sad. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
- Meaning
- skuthropos (skoo-thro-pos') adj. 1. angry-visaged, i.e. gloomy or affecting a mournful appearance [from skuthros "sullen" and a derivative of G3700]
- Usage
- 5 linked usages
- Books
- 5 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
- Usage Words
- sad
Meaning and Definition
skuthropos (skoo-thro-pos') adj. 1. angry-visaged, i.e. gloomy or affecting a mournful appearance [from skuthros "sullen" and a derivative of G3700] KJV: of a sad countenance Root(s): G3700
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G4659. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G4659 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render skuthropos, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.
sad
Matthew 6:16
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How Strong's G4659 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.
- The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 2 linked usages.
- This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.
- Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.
In the Septuagint (LXX)
Strong's G4659 (σκυθρωπός) appears 3 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.
Sample Septuagint occurrences:
- Daniel (Greek) 1:10 — σκυθρωπὰ
- Genesis 40:7 — σκυθρωπὰ
- Sirach 25:23 — σκυθρωπὸν
Strong's G4659 by Corpus
Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.
Strong's G4659 in the New Testament
2 indexed usages in New Testament.
Moreover when ye fast, be not, as the hypocrites, of a sad countenance: for they disfigure their faces, that they may appear unto men to fast. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.
And he said unto them, What manner of communications are these that ye have one to another, as ye walk, and are sad?
Strong's G4659 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
2 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
And he asked the eunuchs of Pharaoh who were with him in the prison with his master, saying, Why is it that your countenances are sad today?
And the chief of the eunuchs said to Daniel, I fear my lord the king, who has appointed your meat and your drink, lest he see your countenances gloomy in comparison of the young men your equals; so shall ye endanger my head to the king.
Strong's G4659 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha
1 indexed usage in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
A wicked woman abateth the courage, maketh a heavy countenance and a wounded heart: A woman that will not comfort her husband in distress maketh weak hands and feeble knees.
Usage Excerpts
First 5 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G4659.
And he asked the eunuchs of Pharaoh who were with him in the prison with his master, saying, Why is it that your countenances are sad today?
And the chief of the eunuchs said to Daniel, I fear my lord the king, who has appointed your meat and your drink, lest he see your countenances gloomy in comparison of the young men your equals; so shall ye endanger my head to the king.
Moreover when ye fast, be not, as the hypocrites, of a sad countenance: for they disfigure their faces, that they may appear unto men to fast. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.
And he said unto them, What manner of communications are these that ye have one to another, as ye walk, and are sad?
A wicked woman abateth the courage, maketh a heavy countenance and a wounded heart: A woman that will not comfort her husband in distress maketh weak hands and feeble knees.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G4659, grouped by book.
Genesis 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Daniel 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Matthew 1 usage, New Testament
Luke 1 usage, New Testament
Wisdom of Sirach 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Strong's G4659 FAQ
What does skythropos (σκυθρωπός) mean?
Skythropos (Strong's G4659) is a Greek word most simply glossed "of a sad countenance". skuthropos (skoo-thro-pos') adj. 1. angry-visaged, i.e. gloomy or affecting a mournful appearance [from skuthros "sullen" and a derivative of G3700]
How many times is skythropos (σκυθρωπός) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 5 linked usages for Strong's G4659 across 5 books.
Where can I study skythropos (σκυθρωπός) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G4659 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
What English words translate skythropos (σκυθρωπός)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as sad. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.
Does Strong's G4659 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?
Yes. The current local index includes 2 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 1 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G4659, with linked reader references where each row is available.