ἀναβοάω
anaboáō
G310 verb
SILEX Entry
Definition
To cry out, to utter a loud cry or shout, typically conveying distress, urgent appeal, or strong emotion. The verb denotes raising one’s voice to be heard, often in public situations or moments of heightened emotion, rather than ordinary speech. It may indicate both involuntary cries (such as wailing or outbursts of feeling) or deliberate, vociferous exclamations, usually for the purpose of drawing attention or expressing supplication, warning, or despair.
Semantic Range
to cry out loudly, to shout (in distress, supplication, warning, or strong emotion), to utter a loud exclamation, to call aloud for attention or assistance
Root / Etymology
From the preposition ἀνά ('up, upwards, intensifying') and the verb βοάω ('to cry aloud, to shout'). The prefix ἀνά may serve to intensify the action of crying out, emphasizing the volume or urgency of the cry. Cognate with related verbs built on βοάω with various prefixes (e.g., ἐκβοάω, καταβοάω).
Historical & Contextual Notes
Attested in Koine Greek, especially in the Septuagint and New Testament, where ἀναβοάω is used to describe moments of public or communal shouting, urgent prayer, or intense pleading. Appears rarely in earlier Greek, and is not a common classical term. In the LXX, it typically renders Hebrew roots expressing 'to cry out' in moments of trouble or prayer (such as צָעַק or זָעַק). In the New Testament, used especially for loud cries addressed to God or to crowds, emphasizing both volume and emotional intensity. English translations often render as 'cried out,' 'shouted,' or 'called aloud,' but may not always convey the urgency or volume inherent in the verb.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
from ἀνά and βοάω; to halloo:--cry (aloud, out).
Root Family
βοά- (epiboáō) — to shout, to cry out, to exclaim
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G310-01 |
ἀνεβόησεν | aneboesen | V AOR ACT IND 3P SG |
cried out | he cried out loudly | he cried out loudly | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
1 occurrence
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G310-01 |
Matthew 27:46 | ἀνεβόησεν | aneboesen | V AOR ACT IND 3P SG |
cried out | he cried out loudly | he cried out loudly |