ἔκραζεν
ekrazen
cried out
a primary verb; properly, to "croak" (as a raven) or scream, i.e. (genitive case) to call aloud (shriek, exclaim, intreat):--cry (out).
Luke 18:39 · Word #12
Lexicon G2896
| Lemma | κράζω |
| Transliteration | krázō |
| Strong's | G2896 |
| In-context | cried out |
| Literal | was-crying-out |
Morphology V IMPF ACT IND 3P SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state of being |
| Tense | IMPF — Imperfect — Continuous or repeated past action |
| Voice | ACT — Active — The subject performs the action |
| Mood | IND — Indicative — States a fact or reality |
| Person | 3P — 3rd person — The one spoken about ("he/she/it/they") |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | κράζω |
| Strong's | G2896 |
SIBI-P1 G2896-04
he was crying out aloud
| Root | κράζω (krazō) |
| Core Meanings | to cry out, scream, shriek, call aloud loudly |
| Semantic Range | to cry out loudly, scream, shriek, call for help, proclaim with urgency, shout in distress or proclamation |
| Conceptual Significance | In biblical contexts, κράζω often expresses urgent appeal, intense emotion, or public proclamation, whether in desperation (e.g., demonic cries, pleas for mercy) or bold confession. The imperfect form can heighten narrative tension by portraying sustained or repeated outcry. |
| Morphological Notes | Verb; imperfect tense, active voice, indicative mood, 3rd person singular (Gr,V,IIA3,,S,). The imperfect indicates continuous or repeated past action. |
| Rendering Rationale | The verb κράζω denotes a loud, piercing cry or shout. The imperfect active indicative (3rd person singular) conveys continuous or repeated action in past time, hence "was crying out," preserving the ongoing force of the imperfect rather than a single completed shout. |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root κράζω (to cry out, scream, shriek, call aloud loudly)
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
G2896-01 |
ekekraxa | I was crying out aloud |
G2896-02 |
ekraxan | they were crying aloud |
G2896-03 |
ekraxen | he/she was crying aloud |
Word Usage (55 occurrences of G2896)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew 8:29 | ἔκραξαν | ekraxan | |
| Matthew 9:27 | κράζοντες | krazontes | |
| Matthew 14:26 | ἔκραξαν | ekraxan |