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John 11:
Ἐδάκρυσεν (Edakrysen)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's Greek 1145: To shed tears, weep. From dakru; to shed tears.
Jesus wept quietly on the occasion of Lazarus' death.
Elsewhere in Luke 19:
ἔκλαυσεν (eklausen)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's Greek 2799: To weep, weep for, mourn, lament. Of uncertain affinity; to sob, i.e. Wail aloud.
Jesus wept aloud for the Holy City and the Jews.
Hebrews 5:
Was it a common thing that happened to people in general at that time?
Jesus arrives at the scene where a girl has died in Matthew 9:23, Young's Literal Translation:
wept.
Ἐδάκρυσεν (Edakrysen)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's Greek 1145: To shed tears, weep. From dakru; to shed tears.
Jesus wept quietly on the occasion of Lazarus' death.
Elsewhere in Luke 19:
He wept
ἔκλαυσεν (eklausen)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's Greek 2799: To weep, weep for, mourn, lament. Of uncertain affinity; to sob, i.e. Wail aloud.
Jesus wept aloud for the Holy City and the Jews.
Hebrews 5:
Unlike today's cinematic tough heroes, Jesus wasn't afraid to shed tears on multiple occasions.
Was it a common thing that happened to people in general at that time?
Jesus arrives at the scene where a girl has died in Matthew 9:23, Young's Literal Translation:
Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers
It was customary to hire professional musicians and mourners on such occasions. Yes, in those days, people mourned publicly with loud sounds. It was a way to cope with the loss of a loved one and reduce the pain of the heart. When your heart is broken, mourn. You will feel better.
