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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 - The prophet Isaiah was speaking about John when he said,
“He is a voice shouting in the wilderness,
‘Prepare the way for the LORD’s coming!
Clear the road for him!’”[fn]

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Unchecked Copy Box Mar 1:3

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 1:3 - He is a voice shouting in the wilderness,
‘Prepare the way for the LORD’s coming!
Clear the road for him!’[fn]”

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Unchecked Copy Box Mar 15:34

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 15:34 - Then at three o’clock Jesus called out with a loud voice, “Eloi, Eloi, lema sabachthani?” which means “My God, my God, why have you abandoned me?”[fn]

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 3:4

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 3:4 - Isaiah had spoken of John when he said,
“He is a voice shouting in the wilderness,
‘Prepare the way for the LORD’s coming!
Clear the road for him!

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 9:38

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 9:38 - A man in the crowd called out to him, “Teacher, I beg you to look at my son, my only child.

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 18:7

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 18:7 - Even he rendered a just decision in the end. So don’t you think God will surely give justice to his chosen people who cry out to him day and night? Will he keep putting them off?

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 18:38

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 18:38 - So he began shouting, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!”

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Unchecked Copy Box Jhn 1:23

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 1:23 - John replied in the words of the prophet Isaiah:
“I am a voice shouting in the wilderness,
‘Clear the way for the LORD’s coming!’”[fn]

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 8:7

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 8:7 - Many evil[fn] spirits were cast out, screaming as they left their victims. And many who had been paralyzed or lame were healed.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 17:6

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 17:6 - Not finding them there, they dragged out Jason and some of the other believers[fn] instead and took them before the city council. “Paul and Silas have caused trouble all over the world,” they shouted, “and now they are here disturbing our city, too.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 25:24

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 25:24 - Then Festus said, “King Agrippa and all who are here, this is the man whose death is demanded by all the Jews, both here and in Jerusalem.

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Unchecked Copy Box Gal 4:27

Unchecked Copy BoxGal 4:27 - As Isaiah said,
“Rejoice, O childless woman,
you who have never given birth!
Break into a joyful shout,
you who have never been in labor!
For the desolate woman now has more children
than the woman who lives with her husband!”[fn]
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