ἀλαλάζω
alalazō
to wail
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Greek word ἀλαλάζω (alalazō) is defined as "to wail." This verb is used only twice in the Bible, indicating its relatively limited usage in the New Testament. The meaning of ἀλαλάζω is straightforward, suggesting a loud, mournful cry, often associated with grief or lamentation. The limited occurrences of ἀλαλάζω in the Bible suggest that it may be used to convey a specific emotional intensity or to highlight a particular response to a situation. Without more context, it is difficult to determine the exact significance of this word in its two biblical appearances. However, its definition as "to wail" implies a strong emotional reaction, which may be worthy of attention in its own right.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
2 total occurrences across the text