Strong's Lexicon ololuzó: To wail, to lament loudly Original Word: ὀλολύζω Word Origin: A reduplicated form of the base of ὀλολύγων (ololygōn), which is an onomatopoeic word. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with similar expressions of lamentation is יָלַל (yalal - Strong's H3213), which means to howl or wail. Usage: The Greek verb ὀλολύζω (ololuzó) is used to describe a loud, often ritualistic cry or wail, typically associated with mourning or lamentation. It conveys a sense of deep emotional expression, often in response to calamity or divine judgment. In the New Testament, it is used to depict the reaction of people to impending doom or disaster. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek culture, wailing was a common expression of grief, often performed by professional mourners during funerals or times of national tragedy. This practice was not only a personal expression of sorrow but also a communal activity that underscored the gravity of the situation. In the Jewish context, lamentation was a significant part of religious and social life, often associated with repentance and seeking God's mercy. HELPS Word-studies 3649 ololýzō – an onomatopoetic term, resembling the sound of an ecstatic (exuberant) cry or shriek; meaning howl, cry out audibly, expressing feelings too intense for words (used only in Js 5:1). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom a prim. word, onomatop. Definition to cry aloud NASB Translation howl (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3649: ὀλολύζωὀλολύζω; an onomatopoetic verb (cf. the similar ὀιμώζειν, αἰάζειν, ἀλαλάζειν, πιπίζειν, κοκκύζειν, τίζειν. Compare the German term.-zen, as ingrunzen, krächzen, ächzen), to howl, wail, lament: James 5:1. (In Greek writings from Homer down of a loud cry, whether of joy or of grief; the Sept. for הֵילִיל.) (Synonym: cf. κλαίω, at the end.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance howl. A reduplicated primary verb; to "howl" or "halloo", i.e. Shriek -- howl. Forms and Transliterations ολολύζετε ολολυζοντες ολολύζοντες ὀλολύζοντες ολολύξατε ολολυξάτω ολολύξει ολολύξετε ολόλυξον ολολύξουσι ολοπόρφυρον ολόρριζοι ωλόλυζον ωλόλυξε ololuzontes ololyzontes ololýzontesLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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