anastenazo describes a deep sigh voiced before responding to a generation seeking a sign.

The attested use describes a deep sigh preceding a spoken response to a generation seeking a sign in Mark 8:12.

1. A deep sigh before responding · dominant

   In Mark 8:12, the aorist active masculine singular participle ἀναστενάξας precedes his statement about a generation seeking a sign. The APB renders the clause, “He sighed deeply in his spirit and said,” placing the action before the spoken response.

   Mark 8:12

In the Anselm Project Bible: In Mark 8:12, the APB presents the action as “sighed deeply in his spirit” before the ensuing question and declaration. The verse is read as a whole.