Strong's Lexicon keraz: To proclaim, to announce Original Word: כְּרַז Word Origin: Derived from a Semitic root related to proclamation or announcement. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often associated with the concept of proclamation is κηρύσσω (kērussō), Strong's Greek #2784, which means to preach or proclaim. Usage: The Hebrew verb "keraz" is used to denote the act of proclaiming or announcing something publicly. It often carries the connotation of making a formal or authoritative declaration. In the context of the Hebrew Bible, it is typically associated with the proclamation of important messages, decrees, or divine commands. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite society, public proclamations were a primary means of communication, especially for conveying royal decrees, religious instructions, or prophetic messages. Town criers or heralds would often be employed to ensure that the message reached the entire community. The act of proclamation was not only a means of communication but also a way to assert authority and ensure compliance with the announced message. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin(Aramaic) denominative verb from karoz Definition to make proclamation NASB Translation issued a proclamation (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [כְּרַז] verb denominative Haph`el make proclamation (possibly directly dependent on κηρύξ (D§ 37, p. 146 (2nd ed. 183) Kl.c. M67*), but even then formed as denominative; compare ᵑ7 כְּרַו, Late Hebrew כָּרַז, Syriac  Aph`el, Ethpe`el, so Christian-Palestinian Aramaic, SchwIdioticon 46 SchulthLex.97); — Perfect3masculine plural הַכְּ רִ֫צוּ Daniel 5:29, with עַיל person concerning. כָּרְסֵא see כסא. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance make a proclamation (Aramaic) probably of Greek origin; to proclaim -- make a proclamation. Forms and Transliterations וְהַכְרִ֣זֽוּ והכרזו vehachRizu wə·haḵ·ri·zū wəhaḵrizūLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Daniel 5:29 HEB: עַֽל־ צַוְּארֵ֑הּ וְהַכְרִ֣זֽוּ עֲל֔וֹהִי דִּֽי־ NAS: his neck, and issued a proclamation concerning KJV: his neck, and made a proclamation concerning INT: around his neck and issued concerning that 1 Occurrence |
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