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σκυθρωπός

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Forms of the word
Dictionary: 
σκυθρωπός, (ή), όν
Greek transliteration: 
skythrōpos
Simplified transliteration: 
skythropos
Numbers
Strong's number: 
4659
GK Number: 
5034
Statistics
Frequency in New Testament: 
2
Morphology of Biblical Greek Tag: 
a-3b(2)
Gloss: 
to look somber, appear downcast, implying a sad or sullen attitude
Definition: 
of a stern, morose, sour, gloomy, or dejected countenance, Mt. 6:16; Lk. 24:17*

Greek-English Concordance for σκυθρωπός

Matthew 6:16 “And when you fast, do not put on a gloomy (skythrōpoi | σκυθρωποί | nom pl masc) face as the hypocrites do, for they disfigure their faces so that they will appear to others as fasting; I tell you the truth, they have their reward.
Luke 24:17 He asked them, “What are these matters you are discussing with each other as you walk along?” They came to a stop, looking (skythrōpoi | σκυθρωποί | nom pl masc) sad.