G4192
πόνος
toil, i.e. (by implication) anguish
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toil, i.e. (by implication) anguish
πόνος(pónos)
Strong’s Definition
toil, i.e. (by implication) anguish
from the base of G3993 (πένης);
“For I bear him record, that he hath a great zeal for you, and them that are in Laodicea, and them in Hierapolis.”
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Strong's G4192: A noun meaning intense labor, pain, or distress. Originally denoting hard work or toil, it evolved to emphasize the pain or suffering that results from labor. In New Testament usage, particularly in Revelation, it describes severe physical or spiritual anguish.
U- Unveiling the Word
Πόνος represents the convergence of hard labor and intense suffering. While its original meaning focused on difficult work or toil, it developed to emphasize the pain and distress accompanying such exertion. In Revelation, it appears in contexts of divine judgment, describing acute suffering. Early church fathers used this term to discuss both physical martyrdom and spiritual struggle. Today, it helps us understand the relationship between labor, suffering, and divine purpose, while pointing to Christ who bore ultimate πόνος for our salvation.
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D - Defining Meanings
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E - Exploring Similar Words
R - Reviewing the Word's Morphology
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S - Studying Lexicon Insights
BDAG emphasizes its development from labor to pain. Thayer's notes its use in describing severe suffering. LSJ traces its classical usage in medical texts. Vine's highlights its connection to judgment in Revelation. Strong's connects it to toil and anguish. LEH documents Septuagint usage describing both physical and spiritual distress. Moulton and Milligan cite examples from medical papyri.
T - Tracing the Scriptures
First appearance:
Revelation 16:10: "And the fifth angel poured out his vial upon the seat of the beast; and his kingdom was full of darkness; and they gnawed their tongues for [πόνος] pain."
Additional References:
Revelation 16:11
Revelation 21:4
A - Analyzing Classical Usage
N - Noteworthy Summary
Πόνος reminds us that suffering and labor are deeply intertwined in human experience. Yet in Christ, we see both transformed - He endured supreme πόνος on the cross, turning the worst suffering into redemption. Revelation promises an end to all πόνος in God's kingdom, where Christ's labor of love brings eternal relief from pain and toil.
D - Did You Know?
Strong's G4192: A noun meaning intense labor, pain, or distress. Originally denoting hard work or toil, it evolved to emphasize the pain or suffering that results from labor. In New Testament usage, particularly in Revelation, it describes severe physical or spiritual anguish.
Part of speech: Noun
Tags: pain, suffering, labor, toil, Revelation, judgment, divine purpose, redemption, healing, eschatology