Strong's Lexicon tsavach: To cry out, to shout, to call Original Word: צָוַח Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct one-to-one correspondence in the Greek New Testament, similar expressions of crying out can be found in Greek words such as "κραζω" (krazo - Strong's Greek 2896), which also means to cry out or shout. Usage: The Hebrew verb "tsavach" primarily means to cry out or shout, often in a loud or urgent manner. It is used in contexts where there is a need to express distress, call for help, or make a proclamation. The term conveys a sense of urgency and intensity, reflecting the emotional state of the speaker. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, vocal expressions such as crying out or shouting were common in both public and private settings. These expressions were often used in times of distress, danger, or when seeking divine intervention. The act of crying out was not only a means of communication but also a way to express one's dependence on God and the community. In a historical context, such cries could be heard in battle, during times of national crisis, or in personal lament. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. root Definition to cry aloud NASB Translation shout for joy (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [צָוַח] verb cry aloud (Late Hebrew id.; so Assyrian ƒâ—u (?), Arabic ( ),  , Aramaic צְוַח,  ; Ethiopic  call); — Qal Imperfect3masculine plural יִצְוָ֑חוּ Isaiah 42:11 (in joy, "" יָרֹ֫נוּ). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance shout A primitive root; to screech (exultingly) -- shout. Forms and Transliterations יִצְוָֽחוּ׃ יצוחו׃ yiṣ·wā·ḥū yiṣwāḥū yitzVachuLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Isaiah 42:11 HEB: מֵרֹ֥אשׁ הָרִ֖ים יִצְוָֽחוּ׃ NAS: sing aloud, Let them shout for joy from the tops KJV: sing, let them shout from the top INT: the tops of the mountains shout 1 Occurrence |
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