Strong's Lexicon kraugé: Cry, shout, outcry Original Word: κραυγή Word Origin: Derived from the verb κράζω (krazō), meaning "to cry out" or "to shout." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - H6818: צְעָקָה (tse‘aqah) – cry, outcry - H7440: רִנָּה (rinnah) – shout of joy, cry Usage: The term "kraugé" refers to a loud cry or shout, often expressing strong emotion such as distress, fear, or fervent appeal. It is used in the New Testament to describe both literal and metaphorical cries, including those of people in need, crowds, or even the cries of Jesus. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Greco-Roman world, public speaking and vocal expression were significant aspects of communication. A "kraugé" could be a spontaneous outburst or a deliberate call for attention. In Jewish culture, crying out to God in prayer or lament was a common practice, reflecting a deep reliance on divine intervention. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 2906 kraugḗ (from 2896 /krázō, "cry out") – loud crying, done with pathos (great emotion); clamorous screaming (shrieking) that is extremely boisterous, like a wounded person emitting "unearthly" (non-human) types of sounds. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom krazó Definition an outcry NASB Translation clamor (1), crying (2), shout (1), uproar (1), voice (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2906: κραυγήκραυγή, κραυγῆς, ἡ (cf. κραζο; on its classical use see Schmidt, Syn. i., chapter 3 § 4; from Euripides down). The Sept. for זְעָקָה, צְעָקָה, שַׁוְעָה, תְּרוּעָה, etc.; a crying, outcry, clamor: Matthew 25:6; Luke 1:42 T WH Tr text; Acts 23:9; Ephesians 4:31, and R G in Revelation 14:18; of the wailing of those in distress, Hebrews 5:7; Revelation 21:4. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance clamor, outcry. From krazo; an outcry (in notification, tumult or grief) -- clamour, cry(-ing). see GREEK krazo Forms and Transliterations εκρεανόμησε κραυγη κραυγή κραυγὴ κραυγῇ κραυγήν κραυγης κραυγής κραυγῆς κρεάγρα κρεάγρας κρεαγρών krauge kraugē kraugḕ kraugêi kraugē̂i krauges kraugês kraugēs kraugē̂sLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 25:6 N-NFSGRK: δὲ νυκτὸς κραυγὴ γέγονεν Ἰδοὺ NAS: But at midnight there was a shout, 'Behold, KJV: at midnight there was a cry made, INT: moreover of [the] night a cry there was Behold Luke 1:42 N-DFS Acts 23:9 N-NFS Ephesians 4:31 N-NFS Hebrews 5:7 N-GFS Revelation 21:4 N-NFS Strong's Greek 2906 |