Strong's Lexicon laskó: To ring, to sound, to crash Original Word: λάσκω Word Origin: A primary verb Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "λάσκω," similar concepts can be found in Hebrew words like "רוּעַ" (rua, Strong's H7321), which means to shout or make a loud noise, often used in the context of battle cries or joyful shouts. Usage: The Greek verb "λάσκω" (laskó) is used to describe a loud noise or sound, often associated with a sudden or forceful event. In the context of the New Testament, it can imply a sound that draws attention or signifies an important occurrence. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek culture, sounds played a significant role in communication and signaling. The use of "λάσκω" would have been understood as a sound that breaks silence or marks a significant moment. In the biblical context, such sounds could be associated with divine intervention or the proclamation of important messages. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom a prim. root lak-, see lakaó Definition to crack noisily NASB Translation burst open (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2997: ΛΑΚΩΛΑΚΩ and λακέω, see λάσκω. STRONGS NT 2997: λάσκωλάσκω: 1 aorist ἐλάκησα; (cf. Alexander Buttmann (1873) Ausf. Sprchl. ii., p. 233; Krüger, 2:1, p. 134; Kühner, § 343, i., p. 858; (Veitch, under the word); Winer's Grammar, 88 (84)); 1. to crack, crackle, crash: Homer, Hesiod, Tragg., Aristophanes 2. to burst asunder with a crack, crack open: Acts 1:18; ὁ δράκων φυσηθεις (after having sucked up the poison) ἐλάκησε καί ἀπέθανε καί ἐξεχύθη ὁ ἰός αὐτοῦ καί ἡ χολή, Act. Thomae § 33, p. 219, Tdf. edition. A strengthened form of a primary verb, which only occurs in this and another prolonged form as alternate in certain tenses; to crack open (from a fall) -- burst asunder. |
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