ἔκραξαν
ekraxan
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).
Mark 15:13 · Word #4
Lexicon G2896
| Lemma | κράζω |
| Transliteration | krázō |
| Strong's | G2896 |
| In-context | cried out |
| Literal | cried out |
Morphology V AOR ACT IND 3P PL
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state of being |
| Tense | AOR — Aorist — Simple occurrence, often past |
| 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 | PL — Plural — More than one |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | κράζω |
| Strong's | G2896 |
SIBI-P1 G2896-02
they were crying aloud
| Root | κράζω (krazō) |
| Core Meanings | to cry out, scream, shriek, call aloud, exclaim loudly |
| Semantic Range | to cry out loudly, scream in distress, shout in proclamation, call for help, exclaim with urgency or strong emotion |
| Conceptual Significance | In biblical narrative, κράζω often marks intense emotional expression—whether desperation, recognition of divine authority, protest, or urgent appeal. It frequently signals moments of heightened tension where individuals publicly voice need, faith, fear, or opposition. |
| Morphological Notes | Verb; imperfect tense (past ongoing action), active voice, indicative mood, third person plural. The form ἔκραξαν here reflects imperfect active indicative 3rd plural in UGNT coding. |
| Rendering Rationale | The verb κράζω denotes a loud, piercing cry or shout. The imperfect active indicative, third person plural (IAA3,,P) conveys continuous or repeated action in past time, so "they were crying aloud" preserves both the vivid vocal force of the root and the ongoing nature of the action. |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root κράζω (to cry out, scream, shriek, call aloud, exclaim loudly)
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
G2896-01 |
ekekraxa | I was crying out aloud |
G2896-03 |
ekraxen | he/she was crying aloud |
G2896-04 |
ekrazen | he was crying out 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 |