ὀλολύζω

ololuzōVerbG3649

to wail

From: a reduplicated primary verb;

Short Definition

to "howl" or "halloo", i.e. shriek

Full Lexicon Entry

(in Hom., of women crying to the gods in prayer or thanksgiving), to cry aloud.
LXX Usage: chiefly for יָלַל hi.

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

1 time

Appears 1 time in the New Testament. Top books include:

James
1

Key Passages

  • James 5:1

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