Lexicon keraz: To proclaim, to announce Original Word: כְּרַז Strong's Exhaustive Concordance make a proclamation (Aramaic) probably of Greek origin; to proclaim -- make a proclamation. 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. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Aramaic; a root wordCorresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The corresponding Greek term is κηρύσσω (kērussō), Strong's Greek Number G2784, which also means to proclaim or to preach. This Greek term is frequently used in the New Testament to describe the act of preaching or proclaiming the gospel message. Like its Aramaic counterpart, κηρύσσω carries the connotation of making a public announcement or declaration, often with authority and urgency. Usage: This Aramaic verb is used in the context of making a proclamation or public announcement, often by a herald or an official decree. Context: The Aramaic verb כְּרַז (keraz) appears in the context of the book of Daniel, which contains sections written in Aramaic. This term is used to describe the act of proclaiming or announcing a decree or message, typically by a herald. In the ancient Near Eastern context, proclamations were often made by royal decree and were intended to be authoritative and binding. The use of this term in the book of Daniel highlights the formal and official nature of the proclamations being made, often by the king or his representatives. For example, in Daniel 5:29, the term is used when Belshazzar makes a proclamation concerning Daniel: "Then Belshazzar gave the command, and Daniel was clothed in purple, a gold chain was placed around his neck, and he was proclaimed the third highest ruler in the kingdom." 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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