Lexical Summary kraugazó: To cry out, to shout Original Word: κραυγάζω Strong's Exhaustive Concordance cry out. From krauge; to clamor -- cry out. see GREEK krauge HELPS Word-studies 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).] NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom kraugé Definition to cry out NASB Translation cried (5), cry (1), crying (2), shout (1), shouting (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2905: κραυγάζωκραυγάζω; 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 Topical Lexicon OverviewStrong’s Greek 2905 occurs nine times, always portraying an audible, emphatic outburst. Whether issuing from the meek Servant, jubilant disciples, terrified demons, enraged mobs, or the persecuted church, these “cries” spotlight decisive moments where hearts are unmasked and divine purpose advances. Distribution in the New Testament John 11:43; 12:13; 18:40; 19:6, 12, 15 Prophetic Contrast: The Quiet Servant (Matthew 12:19) Quoting Isaiah 42:2, Matthew underscores the Messiah’s refusal to promote Himself by clamor: “He will not quarrel or cry out; no one will hear His voice in the streets”. The Servant’s authority rests not in volume but in the Spirit’s power. His restraint sets the backdrop for every later occurrence, sharpening the contrast between His chosen gentleness and the tumult that surrounds Him. Deliverance and Dominion (Luke 4:41; John 11:43) 1. Demons recognizing Christ’s authority “were coming out of many, crying out, ‘You are the Son of God!’” (Luke 4:41). The involuntary shriek of the demonic realm testifies to Jesus’ lordship even while He silences them. The Crowd’s Double Cry: Hosanna and Crucify (John 12:13; 18:40; 19:6, 12, 15) During the triumphal entry “they took palm branches and went out to meet Him, crying out, ‘Hosanna! Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!’” (John 12:13). Days later the same city echoes with “Not this man, but Barabbas” (18:40) and finally, “Crucify Him!” (19:6, 15). The shift from praise to rejection exposes the volatility of popular religion detached from genuine faith. Political calculation (“If you release this Man, you are no friend of Caesar,” 19:12) replaces Messianic hope. The verb links the two scenes, emphasizing how quickly public enthusiasm can be commandeered by unbelief. Persecuted Church and Public Tumult (Acts 22:23) While Paul defends his testimony, the Jerusalem crowd “kept shouting and throwing off their cloaks and tossing dust into the air,” a frenzy aimed at silencing Gospel witness. The missionary era inherits the same aggressive outcry that assailed Christ, confirming His prediction: “If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated Me first” (John 15:18). Theological Significance 1. Revelation of Hearts: Each cry exposes allegiance—demons forced to confess, disciples eager to exalt, crowds bent on murder, an apostle steadfast amid hostility. Ministry Implications • Proclamation: Pastors and evangelists need not compete with the world’s volume. Faithful preaching carries resurrection power even when delivered calmly. Summary Strong’s 2905 frames a battlefield of voices. From demons to disciples, from jubilant praise to savage rejection, every cry ultimately magnifies the steadfast purpose of the Servant who, though He does not strive nor shout for self–advancement, wields authoritative speech that raises the dead and secures redemption. 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 kraugazóntōnLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 12:19 V-FIA-3SGRK: ἐρίσει οὐδὲ κραυγάσει οὐδὲ ἀκούσει NAS: NOR CRY OUT; NOR KJV: strive, nor cry; neither shall any man INT: He will quarrel nor cry out nor will hear Luke 4:41 V-PPA-NNP John 11:43 V-AIA-3S John 12:13 V-IIA-3P John 18:40 V-AIA-3P John 19:6 V-AIA-3P John 19:12 V-AIA-3P John 19:15 V-AIA-3P Acts 22:23 V-PPA-GMP Strong's Greek 2905 |
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