1916. epiboaó
Strong's Lexicon
epiboaó: To cry out, to call out, to shout

Original Word: ἐπιβοάω
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: epiboaó
Pronunciation: eh-pee-bo-AH-oh
Phonetic Spelling: (ep-ee-bo-ah'-o)
Definition: To cry out, to call out, to shout
Meaning: I cry out to or against.

Word Origin: From the preposition ἐπί (epi, meaning "upon" or "over") and the verb βοάω (boáo, meaning "to cry out" or "to shout").

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with the concept of crying out is זָעַק (za'aq), which also means to cry out or call for help. This term is used in the Old Testament in similar contexts of distress or urgent appeal.

Usage: The verb ἐπιβοάω is used to describe the act of crying out or calling out, often with a sense of urgency or desperation. It conveys a strong vocal expression, typically in a context where the speaker seeks attention or assistance. This term is often used in situations of distress or when making a fervent appeal.

Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Greco-Roman world, public speaking and vocal expressions were significant aspects of communication. Crying out in public spaces was a common way to draw attention, whether in markets, courts, or religious gatherings. The act of calling out was not only a means of communication but also a way to express one's emotions and needs in a communal setting.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
variant reading for boaó, q.v.

Thayer's Greek Lexicon
STRONGS NT 1916: ἐπιβοάω

ἐπιβοάω, ἐπιβῶ; to cry out to (cf. ἐπί, D. 2), cry out: followed by the accusative with an infinitive Acts 25:24 R G (but L T Tr WH βοάω, which see 2, and at the end From Homer, Herodotus down).

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
cry.

From epi and boao; to exclaim against -- cry.

see GREEK epi

see GREEK boao

Forms and Transliterations
επιβόλαια επιβούλευειν επιβοώντες
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