ἀλαλάζω

alalazōVerbG0214

to wail

From: from ( a shout, "halloo");

Short Definition

to vociferate, i.e. (by implication) to wail; figuratively, to clang

Full Lexicon Entry

prop, to raise a war-cry, shout with triumph or joy; rarely of grief, to wail: of a cymbal, *ἀλαλάζον *(RV. clanging).
LXX Usage: chiefly for רוּעַ hi., יָלַל

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

2 times

Appears 2 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

1 Corinthians
1
Mark
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 13:1
  • Mark 5:38

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