στενός stenós
Meaning
narrow (from obstacles standing close about)
In the King James Version: strait
Derivation: probably from the base of G2476 (ἵστημι);
Where it is used
- Matthew 7:13 Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and many enter through it.
- Matthew 7:14 But small is the gate and narrow the way that leads to life, and only a few find it.
- Luke 13:24 “Make every effort to enter through the narrow door. For many, I tell you, will try to enter and will not be able.