# G4729 στενοχωρέω

στενοχωρέω (stenochōréō), Strong’s G4729: to hem in closely, i.e. (figuratively) cramp KJV: distress, straiten. Occurs 8 times.

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*stenochōréō* — to hem in closely, i.e. (figuratively) cramp

KJV: distress, straiten

Derived from [στενοχωρία stenochōría](https://besorah.bible/word/G4730) (narrowness of room)

Occurs 8 times.

## Where it occurs
- [2 Corinthians 4:8](https://besorah.bible/besorah/2-corinthians/4?v=8) — We are pressed on every side, yet not crushed; perplexed, yet not to despair;
- [2 Corinthians 6:12](https://besorah.bible/besorah/2-corinthians/6?v=12) — You are not restricted by us, but you are restricted by your own affections.
- [4 Maccabees 11:11](https://besorah.bible/tanakh-gr/4-maccabees/11?v=11) — With his breath thus confined, and his body strangled, he said,