Grief
/GREEF/
Summary
Sorrow and mental distress arising from misfortune, loss, or transgression.
☩Expression of Grief
Oriental peoples exhibited affliction through demonstrative signs such as wringing hands above the head, beating the breast, tearing garments, and sitting in ashes. The degree of connection between the deceased and mourner naturally modified these expressions. Hebrew customs in mourning were similar to those of modern Orientals.
Key verses:2 Samuel 13:19Nahum 2:8Luke 18:13
☩Causes of Grief
Scripture recognizes grief arising from common vexations, misfortunes, deaths and partings, and especially from the sorrows of transgression. Sin produces grief among its sad harvest, as when Esau's carelessness was followed by unavailing tears. Those who lust after riches pierce themselves with many sorrows.
Key verses:Isaiah 53:3-41 Timothy 6:10Hebrews 12:17
Related Verses29 mentions
See Also
References
- 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Grief," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. III (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
- 2.James Hastings (ed.), "Grief," in Dictionary of the Apostolic Church, vol. I (T. & T. Clark, 1915–1918).