Berean Strong's Lexicon anaphóneó: To cry out, to call aloud, to speak out Original Word: ἀναφωνέω Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with similar expressions of crying out or proclaiming is זָעַק (za'aq, Strong's H2199), which means to cry out or call for help, often used in contexts of distress or urgent appeal. Usage: The verb ἀναφωνέω is used to describe the act of crying out or speaking loudly, often in a public or emphatic manner. It conveys a sense of urgency or importance in the communication. In the New Testament, it is used to depict moments of proclamation or declaration, often in a context of worship or significant announcement. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, public speaking and proclamation were common in both civic and religious contexts. The act of crying out or making a loud declaration was often associated with heralds, who would announce important news or edicts. In Jewish culture, vocal expressions of praise and worship were integral to religious life, as seen in the Psalms and other Old Testament writings. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom ana and phóneó Definition to cry out NASB Translation cried (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 400: ἀναφωνέωἀναφωνέω, ἀναφώνω: 1 aorist ἀνεφώνησα; to cry out with a loud voice, call aloud, exclaim: Luke 1:42. (1 Chronicles 15:28; 1 Chronicles 16:4; (Aristotle, de mund. 6, vol. i., p. 400, 18); Polybius, often in Plutarch.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance speak out, exclaimFrom ana and phoneo; to exclaim -- speak out. see GREEK ana see GREEK phoneo Forms and Transliterations αναφωνείν αναφωνούντας αναφωνούντες αναφωνών ανεφώνησε ανεφωνησεν ἀνεφώνησεν anephonesen anephōnēsen anephṓnesen anephṓnēsenLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |