Original Word: κραυγάζω
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: kraugazó
Pronunciation: krow-GAD-zo
Phonetic Spelling: (krow-gad'-zo)
Definition: I cry aloud, shout, exclaim.
Meaning: To cry out, shout, or exclaim loudly, often with a sense of urgency or strong emotion.

Word Origin: From the root word κραυγή (kraugē), meaning "a cry" or "a shout."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • H2199 זָעַק (za'aq): To cry out, call for help.
• H7121 קָרָא (qara'): To call, proclaim, read aloud.
• H6817 צָעַק (tsa'aq): To cry out, shout, scream.

These Hebrew terms share a similar semantic range with κραυγάζω, encompassing the act of crying out or calling with intensity, often in situations of distress or urgent need.

Usage: The verb κραυγάζω is used in the New Testament to describe instances where individuals or groups cry out loudly, often in desperation, need, or proclamation. It conveys a sense of intensity and earnestness in the vocal expression.

Context: The Greek verb κραυγάζω appears in the New Testament in contexts where individuals or crowds express themselves with loud cries. This term is often associated with moments of intense emotion, whether in seeking help, expressing distress, or making a public declaration.

In the Gospels, κραυγάζω is used to describe the cries of those seeking Jesus' attention for healing or deliverance. For example, in Matthew 12:19, it is noted that Jesus would not "quarrel or cry out," highlighting His gentle and humble approach, contrasting with the loud cries of others. In Mark 10:48, the blind man Bartimaeus "cried out all the more" for Jesus to have mercy on him, demonstrating the persistence and urgency in his plea.

The term also appears in the context of public acclamation or protest. In Acts 22:23, the crowd "cried out" against Paul, showing their vehement opposition. This usage underscores the collective and often tumultuous nature of such cries.

κραυγάζω is thus a term that captures the human experience of vocalizing deep-seated emotions, whether in personal supplication or communal expression. It reflects the intensity of the moment and the earnestness of the speaker or group.

Cognate: 2905 kraugázō (from 2906 /kraugḗ, "clamor" which is derived from 2896 /krázō, "to cry out") – properly, the loud bay (croaking) of animals; to cry out with loud screaming or shrieking, especially with inarticulate (unintelligible) sounds; to shout with a loud, importunate cry. See 2896 (krazō).

2905 /kraugázō ("shrieking") focuses on the moral (spiritual) reasons which drive the "shouting out."

[Plato uses 2905 (kraugázō) for the howling of a dog: 'The yelping hound, howling (2905 /kraugázō) at her lord' (Republic, 607)" (WS, 501).]

Word Origin
from kraugé
Definition
to cry out
NASB Translation
cried (5), cry (1), crying (2), shout (1), shouting (1).

STRONGS NT 2905: κραυγάζω

κραυγάζω; imperfect 3 person plural ἐκραύγαζον; future κραυγάσω; 1 aorist ἐκραύγασα; (κραυγή); to cry out, cry aloud, (equivalent to κράζω (see βοάω, at the end, and below)): Matthew 12:19; Acts 22:23; to shout, foll. by direct discourse, John 19:15 and L T Tr WH in ; with λέγων added, to cry out in these words, followed by direct discourse: John 18:40; John 19:6 (where T omits λέγοντες), and L T Tr WH also in 12; κραυγάζειν καί λέγειν, Luke 4:41 L T Tr marginal reading; φωνή μεγάλη ἐκραύγασεν, followed by direct discourse, John 11:43. τίνι, to cry out to, call to, one (see κράζω, 2 and at the end), followed by direct discourse Matthew 15:22 R G. The word is rare in Greek writings: Demosthenes, p. 1258, 26; of the shouts in the theatres, Epictetus diss. 3, 4, 4; of a raven, ibid. 3, 1, 37; Galen, others; first in a poetic fragment in Plato, rep. 10, p. 601 b.; once in the O. T. viz. 2 Esdr. 3:13. Cf. Lob. ad Phryn., p. 337.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

cry out.

From krauge; to clamor -- cry out.

see GREEK krauge

Forms and Transliterations

εκραυγαζον ἐκραύγαζον εκραυγασαν εκραύγασαν ἐκραύγασαν εκραύγασε εκραυγασεν εκραύγασεν ἐκραύγασεν κραυγαζοντων κραυγαζόντων κραυγασει κραυγάσει ekraugasan ekraúgasan ekraugasen ekraúgasen ekraugazon ekraúgazon kraugasei kraugásei kraugazonton kraugazontōn kraugazónton kraugazóntōn

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