"to cry out, exclaim, shout, Mt. 12:19; Acts 22:23"
Definition and meaning
to cry out, exclaim, shout, Mt. 12:19; Acts 22:23
In the original Greek the word is written: κραυγάζω
Historical context
Rome had controlled Judea since 63 BC. Herod the Great rebuilt the Temple into one of the most magnificent structures in the ancient world — and simultaneously murdered members of his own family. The common people paid multiple layers of taxation and were politically powerless. Into that world a carpenter from Galilee began teaching that the kingdom of God had arrived.
The people who first heard this word were not reading a book — they were living through empires, oppression, exile, and covenant. Every word carried the weight of that reality. Understanding it changes how you read Scripture.
Scripture references
These are the most notable occurrences of kraugazo (G2905) across the King James Bible.
He shall not strive, nor cry; neither shall any man hear his voice in the streets.
And, behold, a woman of Canaan came out of the same coasts, and cried unto him, saying, Have mercy on me, O Lord, thou Son of David; my daughter is grievously vexed with a devil.
And when he thus had spoken, he cried with a loud voice, Lazarus, come forth.
Then cried they all again, saying, Not this man, but Barabbas. Now Barabbas was a robber.
When the chief priests therefore and officers saw him, they cried out, saying, Crucify him, crucify him. Pilate saith unto them, Take ye him, and crucify him: for I find no fault in him.
But they cried out, Away with him, away with him, crucify him. Pilate saith unto them, Shall I crucify your King? The chief priests answered, We have no king but Caesar.
And as they cried out, and cast off their clothes, and threw dust into the air,
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Common questions
Strong's G2905 (kraugazo) is a Greek word that means: to cry out, exclaim, shout, Mt. 12:19; Acts 22:23 It appears 7 times in the King James Bible.
The word kraugazo (G2905) appears 7 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G2905 is kraugazo, a Greek word defined as: to cry out, exclaim, shout, Mt. 12:19; Acts 22:23. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
kraugazo is a Greek word found in the New Testament.