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Lexicon :: Strong's G994 - boaō

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βοάω
Transliteration
boaō (Key)
Pronunciation
bo-ah'-o
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Part of Speech
verb
Root Word (Etymology)
Apparently a prol. form of a primary word
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Vine's Expository Dictionary: View Entry

TDNT Reference: 1:625,108

Strong’s Definitions

βοάω boáō, bo-ah'-o; apparently a prolonged form of a primary verb; to halloo, i.e. shout (for help or in a tumultuous way):—cry.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 11x

The KJV translates Strong's G994 in the following manner: cry (11x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 11x
The KJV translates Strong's G994 in the following manner: cry (11x).

  1. to raise a cry, of joy pain etc.

  2. to cry, speak with a high, strong voice

  3. to cry to one for help, to implore his aid

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
βοάω boáō, bo-ah'-o; apparently a prolonged form of a primary verb; to halloo, i.e. shout (for help or in a tumultuous way):—cry.
STRONGS G994:
βοάω, -ῶ; [imperfect ἐβόων, Acts 21:34 Rec.]; 1 aorist ἐβόησα; (βοή); from Homer down; in the Sept. mostly for קָרָא, זָעַק, צָעַק, to cry aloud, shout, (Latin boo);
1. to raise a cry: of joy, Galatians 4:27 (from Isaiah 54:1); of pain, Matthew 27:46 L marginal reading Tr WH; Acts 8:7.
2. to cry i. e. speak with a high, strong voice: Matthew 3:3, Mark 1:3, Luke 3:4, John 1:23 (all from Isaiah 40:3); Mark 15:34; Luke 9:38 (R G ἀναβ.); [Luke 18:38]; Acts 17:6; Acts 21:34 Rec.; Acts 25:24 (R G ἐπιβ.).
3. πρός τινα to cry to one for help, implore his aid: Luke 18:7 [T Tr WH αὐτῷ; cf. Winer's Grammar, 212 (199)], (1 Samuel 7:8; 1 Chronicles 5:20; Hosea 7:14, etc. for אֶל זָעַק). [Compare: ἀνα-, ἐπιβοάω.]
[Synonyms: βοδω, καλέω, κράζω, κραυγάζω: It is not uninstructive to notice that in classic usage καλεῖν denotes 'to cry out' for a purpose, to call; βοᾶν to cry out as a manifestation of feeling; κράζειν to cry out harshly, often of an inarticulate and brutish sound; thus καλεῖν suggests intelligence; βοᾶν sensibilities; κράζειν instincts; hence, βοᾶν especially a cry for help. κραυγάζειν, intensive of κράζω, denotes to cry coarsely, in contempt, etc. Cf. Schmidt ch. 3.]
THAYER’S GREEK LEXICON, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

1 Samuel
7:8
1 Chronicles
5:20
Isaiah
40:3; 54:1
Hosea
7:14
Matthew
3:3; 27:46
Mark
1:3; 15:34
Luke
3:4; 9:38; 18:7; 18:38
John
1:23
Acts
8:7; 17:6; 21:34; 21:34; 25:24
Galatians
4:27

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number G994 matches the Greek βοάω (boaō),
which occurs 12 times in 12 verses in the MGNT Greek.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 3:3

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 3:3 - This is the one who was mentioned by the prophet Isaiah when he said,

“THE VOICE OF ONE SHOUTING IN THE WILDERNESS,

‘PREPARE THE ROAD FOR THE LORD,

[fn]MAKE HIS HIGHWAYS STRAIGHT (level, direct)!’”

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Unchecked Copy Box Mar 1:3

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 1:3 -

A VOICE OF ONE SHOUTING IN THE WILDERNESS,

‘PREPARE THE WAY OF THE LORD,

[fn]MAKE HIS PATHS STRAIGHT!’”

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Unchecked Copy Box Mar 15:34

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 15:34 - And at the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, “ELOI, ELOI, LAMA SABACHTHANI?”—which is translated, “MY GOD, MY GOD, WHY HAVE YOU FORSAKEN ME?”

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 3:4

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 3:4 - as it is written and forever remains written in the book of the words of Isaiah the prophet,

“THE VOICE OF ONE SHOUTING IN THE WILDERNESS,

‘PREPARE THE WAY OF THE LORD,

[fn]MAKE HIS PATHS STRAIGHT.

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 9:38

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 9:38 - And a man from the crowd shouted for help, “Teacher, I beg You to look at my son, because he is my only child;

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 18:7

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 18:7 - “And will not [our just] God defend and avenge His elect [His chosen ones] who cry out to Him day and night? Will He delay [in providing justice] on their behalf?

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 18:38

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 18:38 - So he shouted out, saying, “Jesus, [fn]Son of David (Messiah), have mercy on me!”

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Unchecked Copy Box Jhn 1:23

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 1:23 - He said, “I am THE VOICE OF ONE SHOUTING IN THE WILDERNESS, ‘MAKE STRAIGHT THE WAY OF THE LORD,’ as the prophet Isaiah said.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 8:7

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 8:7 - For unclean spirits (demons), shouting loudly, were coming out of many who were possessed; and many who had been paralyzed and lame were healed.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 17:6

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 17:6 - But when they failed to find them, they dragged Jason and some brothers before the city authorities, shouting, “These men who have turned the world upside down have come here too;

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 25:24

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 25:24 - Then Festus said, “King Agrippa and all you gentlemen present with us, you see this man [Paul] about whom all the Jewish people appealed to me, both at Jerusalem and here, loudly insisting that he ought not to live any longer.

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Unchecked Copy Box Gal 4:27

Unchecked Copy BoxGal 4:27 - For it is written [in the Scriptures],

“REJOICE, O BARREN WOMAN WHO HAS NOT GIVEN BIRTH;

BREAK FORTH INTO A [joyful] SHOUT, YOU WHO ARE NOT IN LABOR;

FOR THE DESOLATE WOMAN HAS MANY MORE CHILDREN

THAN SHE WHO HAS A HUSBAND.”

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