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κράζω

krázō

G2896 verb

SILEX Entry

Definition

To cry out with a loud, often urgent voice; to shout, exclaim, or vocally call attention, typically in moments of intense emotion, necessity, or public address. In classical and Koine usage, it frequently denotes a strong or loud vocalization, whether in distress, proclamation, command, or public calling, as distinct from ordinary speech or dialogue.

Semantic Range

to cry out loudly, to shout, to scream, to exclaim, to call out in distress, to summon vocally, to proclaim with a loud voice

Root / Etymology

Root or onomatopoetic origin imitative of a loud, harsh call such as that of a raven (cf. Latin 'crocare'), likely representing a vocal utterance intended to draw attention. Not derived from other Greek words, but considered a primary or basic verb form with cognates in other Indo-European languages indicating loud vocalization.

Historical & Contextual Notes

In classical Greek, κράζω is frequently used for the cries of animals (especially birds like the raven), extending metaphorically to human outcries, whether in pain, outrage, or urgent proclamation. In Septuagint and New Testament contexts, the verb often appears when individuals or crowds call out for help, express strong emotion, or address a public assembly—typically with a sense of urgency or need for immediate attention. Its usage can denote both literal shouting and figurative summoning. In the New Testament, κράζω is used in narratives where characters appeal to Yeshua (Jesus), crowds call out, or proclamations are made in public spaces. English translations often render it 'cry out' or 'shout,' but may not always capture its urgency or intensity. Useful contrast: φωνέω (to speak loudly, call) is less intense and more neutral, while βοάω emphasizes crying out strongly, often in distress—κράζω sits between, emphasizing loudness and attention-seeking. The word's animalistic origin sometimes shades the human usage with a note of uncontrolled emotion or desperation.

Translation Consistency

primary "cry out" 4 occurrences

κράζω typically denotes a loud, urgent vocalization (shouting or calling aloud). "Cry out" captures that sense clearly and naturally in English, matching the common P2 renderings (cried/crying/shouted) while avoiding the possible ambiguity of "cry" (which can mean weeping). It is the most natural, consistent base phrase to render all forms of this lemma.

Alternatives (46 occurrences):
"crying out" (12x) "cried out" (9x) "he/she cried out" (8x) "having cried out loudly" (5x) "crying out loudly" (5x) "cries out" (4x) "those crying out loudly" (2x) "he/she cries out" (1x)

Original Strong's Gloss (1890)

a primary verb; properly, to "croak" (as a raven) or scream, i.e. (genitive case) to call aloud (shriek, exclaim, intreat):--cry (out).

Root Family

κράζ- (krázō) — to cry out, to shout, to call aloud

Root κράζ- to cry out, to shout, to call aloud

Word Forms

17 distinct forms

SIDANCE Surface Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1 SIBI-P2 Occurrences
G2896-03 ἔκραξεν ekraxen V AOR ACT IND 3P SG cried out he/she cried out he/she cried out 10
G2896-05 ἔκραζον ekrazon V IMPF ACT IND 3P PL cried out they were crying out they were crying out 8
G2896-02 ἔκραξαν ekraxan V AOR ACT IND 3P PL cried out they shouted they cried out 7
G2896-04 ἔκραζεν ekrazen V IMPF ACT IND 3P SG he cried out he was crying out he was crying out 5
G2896-10 κράζει krazei V PRS ACT IND 3P SG cries out he/she cries out cries out 5
G2896-08 κράξας kraxas V AOR ACT PTCP NOM M SG cried out having cried out loudly having cried out loudly 4
G2896-15 κράζοντες krazontes V PRS ACT PTCP NOM M PL crying crying out loudly crying out loudly 4
G2896-13 κράζων krazon V PRS ACT PTCP NOM M SG crying crying out loudly crying out loudly 3
G2896-01 ἐκέκραξα ekekraxa V AOR ACT IND 1P SG I cried out I cried out I cried out 1
G2896-06 κέκραγεν kekragen V PRF ACT IND 3P SG has cried out has cried out has cried out 1

Occurrences in Scripture

55 occurrences

SIDANCE Reference Word Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1 SIBI-P2
G2896-02 Matthew 8:29 ἔκραξαν ekraxan V AOR ACT IND 3P PL they cried out they shouted they cried out
G2896-15 Matthew 9:27 κράζοντες krazontes V PRS ACT PTCP NOM M PL crying crying out loudly those crying out loudly
G2896-02 Matthew 14:26 ἔκραξαν ekraxan V AOR ACT IND 3P PL cried out they shouted they cried out
G2896-03 Matthew 14:30 ἔκραξεν ekraxen V AOR ACT IND 3P SG he cried out he/she cried out he/she cried out
G2896-04 Matthew 15:22 ἔκραζεν ekrazen V IMPF ACT IND 3P SG cried out he was crying out she was crying out
G2896-10 Matthew 15:23 κράζει krazei V PRS ACT IND 3P SG she cries he/she cries out she cries out
G2896-02 Matthew 20:30 ἔκραξαν ekraxan V AOR ACT IND 3P PL cried out they shouted they cried out
G2896-02 Matthew 20:31 ἔκραξαν ekraxan V AOR ACT IND 3P PL cried out they shouted they cried out
G2896-05 Matthew 21:9 ἔκραζον ekrazon V IMPF ACT IND 3P PL were crying out they were crying out they were crying out
G2896-14 Matthew 21:15 κράζοντας krazontas V PRS ACT PTCP ACC M PL crying out crying out crying out
G2896-05 Matthew 27:23 ἔκραζον ekrazon V IMPF ACT IND 3P PL cried out they were crying out they were crying out
G2896-08 Matthew 27:50 κράξας kraxas V AOR ACT PTCP NOM M SG cried out having cried out loudly having cried out loudly
G2896-05 Mark 3:11 ἔκραζον ekrazon V IMPF ACT IND 3P PL they cried out they were crying out they were crying out
G2896-13 Mark 5:5 κράζων krazon V PRS ACT PTCP NOM M SG crying-out crying out loudly crying out loudly
G2896-08 Mark 5:7 κράξας kraxas V AOR ACT PTCP NOM M SG cried out having cried out loudly having cried out loudly
G2896-08 Mark 9:24 κράξας kraxas V AOR ACT PTCP NOM M SG cried out having cried out loudly having cried out loudly
G2896-08 Mark 9:26 κράξας kraxas V AOR ACT PTCP NOM M SG crying out having cried out loudly having cried out loudly
G2896-11 Mark 10:47 κράζειν krazein V PRS ACT INF to cry out to cry out to cry out
G2896-04 Mark 10:48 ἔκραζεν ekrazen V IMPF ACT IND 3P SG he cried out he was crying out he was crying out
G2896-05 Mark 11:9 ἔκραζον ekrazon V IMPF ACT IND 3P PL cried they were crying out they were crying out
G2896-02 Mark 15:13 ἔκραξαν ekraxan V AOR ACT IND 3P PL cried out they shouted they cried out
G2896-02 Mark 15:14 ἔκραξαν ekraxan V AOR ACT IND 3P PL shouted they shouted they cried out
G2896-10 Luke 9:39 κράζει krazei V PRS ACT IND 3P SG he shrieks he/she cries out he/she cries out
G2896-04 Luke 18:39 ἔκραζεν ekrazen V IMPF ACT IND 3P SG cried out he was crying out he was crying out
G2896-09 Luke 19:40 κράξουσιν kraxousin V FUT ACT IND 3P PL will cry out they will cry out they will cry out
G2896-06 John 1:15 κέκραγεν kekragen V PRF ACT IND 3P SG has cried out has cried out has cried out
G2896-03 John 7:28 ἔκραξεν ekraxen V AOR ACT IND 3P SG cried out he/she cried out he/she cried out
G2896-03 John 7:37 ἔκραξεν ekraxen V AOR ACT IND 3P SG cried he/she cried out he/she cried out
G2896-03 John 12:44 ἔκραξεν ekraxen V AOR ACT IND 3P SG cried out he/she cried out he/she cried out
G2896-07 Acts 7:57 κράξαντες kraxantes V AOR ACT PTCP NOM M PL cried out having cried out loudly having cried out loudly
G2896-03 Acts 7:60 ἔκραξεν ekraxen V AOR ACT IND 3P SG cried out he/she cried out he/she cried out
G2896-15 Acts 14:14 κράζοντες krazontes V PRS ACT PTCP NOM M PL crying out crying out loudly crying out loudly
G2896-04 Acts 16:17 ἔκραζεν ekrazen V IMPF ACT IND 3P SG was crying out he was crying out she was crying out
G2896-05 Acts 19:28 ἔκραζον ekrazon V IMPF ACT IND 3P PL they were crying out they were crying out they were crying out
G2896-05 Acts 19:32 ἔκραζον ekrazon V IMPF ACT IND 3P PL were shouting they were crying out they were crying out
G2896-16 Acts 19:34 κραζόντων krazonton V PRS ACT PTCP GEN M PL shouting of those crying out loudly of those crying out loudly
G2896-15 Acts 21:28 κράζοντες krazontes V PRS ACT PTCP NOM M PL crying out crying out loudly crying out loudly
G2896-15 Acts 21:36 κράζοντες krazontes V PRS ACT PTCP NOM M PL crying crying out loudly crying out loudly
G2896-04 Acts 23:6 ἔκραζεν ekrazen V IMPF ACT IND 3P SG he cried out he was crying out he was crying out
G2896-01 Acts 24:21 ἐκέκραξα ekekraxa V AOR ACT IND 1P SG I cried out I cried out I cried out
G2896-12 Romans 8:15 κράζομεν krazomen V PRS ACT IND 1P PL we cry we cry out we cry out
G2896-10 Romans 9:27 κράζει krazei V PRS ACT IND 3P SG cries out he/she cries out cries out
G2896-13 Galatians 4:6 κρᾶζον krazon V PRS ACT PTCP ACC N SG crying crying out loudly crying out loudly
G2896-10 James 5:4 κράζει krazei V PRS ACT IND 3P SG cries out he/she cries out cries out
G2896-02 Revelation 6:10 ἔκραξαν ekraxan V AOR ACT IND 3P PL they cried out they shouted they cried out
G2896-03 Revelation 7:2 ἔκραξεν ekraxen V AOR ACT IND 3P SG he cried he/she cried out he/she cried out
G2896-17 Revelation 7:10 κράζουσιν krazousin V PRS ACT IND 3P PL they cry out they cry out they cry out
G2896-03 Revelation 10:3 ἔκραξεν ekraxen V AOR ACT IND 3P SG cried out he/she cried out he/she cried out
G2896-03 Revelation 10:3 ἔκραξεν ekraxen-2 V AOR ACT IND 3P SG he had cried he/she cried out he/she cried out
G2896-10 Revelation 12:2 κράζει krazei V PRS ACT IND 3P SG she cried out he/she cries out she cries out
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