Biblica Analytica
G0214 Greek

ἀλαλάζω

alalazō

to wail

Lexicon Entry

Definition
to wail
Transliteration
alalazō
Strong's Number
G0214
Occurrences
2

Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

What Original Readers Understood

Explored

The 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
Strong's
G0214
Lemma
ἀλαλάζω
Transliteration
alalazō
Definition
to wail
Occurrences
2
Model
workers-ai
Prompt version
1

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Occurrences in Scripture

2 total occurrences across the text