# groan, groans, groanings

## Definition:

The term to “groan” refers to the uttering of a deep, low sound that is caused by physical or emotional distress. It could also be the sound someone makes without any words.

* A person can groan because of feeling grief.
* Groaning can be caused by feeling a terrible, oppressive burden.
* Other ways to translate “groan” could include, “give a low cry of pain” or “grieve deeply.”
* As a noun, this could be translated as, “a low cry of distress” or “a deep murmur of pain.”

(See also: [cry](../other/cry.md))

## Bible References:

* [2 Corinthians 05:02](rc://en/tn/help/2co/05/02)
* [Hebrews 13:17](rc://en/tn/help/heb/13/17)
* [Job 23:02](rc://en/tn/help/job/23/02)
* [Psalms 032:3-4](rc://en/tn/help/psa/032/003)
* [Psalms 102:5-6](rc://en/tn/help/psa/102/005)

## Word Data:

* Strong’s: H584, H585, H602, H603, H1901, H1993, H5008, H5009, H5098, H5594, H7581, G4726, G4727, G4959
