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Strong's G4768 στυγνάζω (stygnazo)

Stygnazo means “lower” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H4768 — marbith (“multitude”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G4768
Language Greek
Linked Usages 5
Books 3

Strong's G4768 Quick Answer

Strong's G4768 στυγνάζω (stugnazo) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. stugnazo (stoog-nad'-zo) v. 1. to render gloomy 2. (by implication) glower (be overcast with clouds, or sombreness of speech) It has 5 linked Bible usages across 3 books. Visible English usage signals include thee, over, kings, utterly, and amazed. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Meaning
stugnazo (stoog-nad'-zo) v. 1. to render gloomy 2. (by implication) glower (be overcast with clouds, or sombreness of speech)
Usage
5 linked usages
Books
3 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Usage Words
thee, over, kings, utterly, and amazed

Meaning and Definition

stugnazo (stoog-nad'-zo) v. 1. to render gloomy 2. (by implication) glower (be overcast with clouds, or sombreness of speech) [from a derivative of an obsolete apparently primary stugo "to hate"] KJV: lower, be sad See also: G4767

Original Word
στυγνάζω
Transliteration
stugnazo
Morphology
verb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G4768. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

be gloomy

Usage: στυγνάζω (στυγνός, sombre, gloomy, sullen, Isa.5:17, Wis.17:5, Dan LXX 2:12*), [in LXX: Eze.27:35 28:19 32:10 (שָׁמֵם)* ;] to have a sombre, gloomy appearance: of the human countenance (RV, his countenance fell), Mrk.10:22; of the sky (so στυγνότης, Polyb., iv, 21, 1), Mat.16:3 ([WH], R, mg., om.).† (AS)

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English Usage Signals

Frequent English words from the visible usage excerpts. These are not a replacement for the original-language definition, but they make the usage pattern easier to scan.

thee over kings utterly amazed nations fall day sky can discern dwellers

How Strong's G4768 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and New Testament. 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 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament with 3 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.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G4768 (στυγνάζω) appears 3 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G4768 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 G4768 in the New Testament

2 indexed usages in New Testament.

Matthew 16:3 KJV

And in the morning, It will be foul weather to day: for the sky is red and lowering. O ye hypocrites, ye can discern the face of the sky; but can ye not discern the signs of the times?

Mark 10:22 KJV

And he was sad at that saying, and went away grieved: for he had great possessions.

Strong's G4768 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

3 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Ezekiel 27:35 Septuagint / Brenton

All the dwellers in the islands have mourned over thee, and their kings have been utterly amazed, and their countenance has wept.

Ezekiel 28:19 Septuagint / Brenton

And all that know thee among the nations shall groan over thee: thou art gone to destruction, and thou shalt not exist anymore.

Ezekiel 32:10 Septuagint / Brenton

And many nations shall mourn over thee, and their kings shall be utterly amazed, when my sword flies in their faces, as they wait for their own fall from the day of thy fall.

Usage Excerpts

First 5 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G4768.

Ezekiel 27:35 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
All the dwellers in the islands have mourned over thee, and their kings have been utterly amazed, and their countenance has wept.
Ezekiel 28:19 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And all that know thee among the nations shall groan over thee: thou art gone to destruction, and thou shalt not exist anymore.
Ezekiel 32:10 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And many nations shall mourn over thee, and their kings shall be utterly amazed, when my sword flies in their faces, as they wait for their own fall from the day of thy fall.
Matthew 16:3 New Testament, KJV
And in the morning, It will be foul weather to day: for the sky is red and lowering. O ye hypocrites, ye can discern the face of the sky; but can ye not discern the signs of the times?
Mark 10:22 New Testament, KJV
And he was sad at that saying, and went away grieved: for he had great possessions.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G4768, grouped by book.

Ezekiel 3 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Matthew 1 usage, New Testament
Mark 1 usage, New Testament

Strong's G4768 FAQ

What does stygnazo (στυγνάζω) mean?

Stygnazo (Strong's G4768) is a Greek word most simply glossed "lower". stugnazo (stoog-nad'-zo) v. 1. to render gloomy 2. (by implication) glower (be overcast with clouds, or sombreness of speech)

How many times is stygnazo (στυγνάζω) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 5 linked usages for Strong's G4768 across 3 books.

Where can I study stygnazo (στυγνάζω) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G4768 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

What English words translate stygnazo (στυγνάζω)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as thee, over, kings, utterly, amazed, and nations. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.

Does Strong's G4768 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 3 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament for Strong's G4768, with linked reader references where each row is available.