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The meaning of ἀλαλάζω

Understanding alalázō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

tinkle, wail. - to vociferate, i.e. (by implication) to wail - figuratively, to clang

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ἀλαλάζω

Phonetical-al-ad'-zo
Transliterationalalázō
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

tinkle, wail. - to vociferate, i.e. (by implication) to wail - figuratively, to clang

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

2 total references
ReferenceText
Mark 5:38

And he cometh to the house of the ruler of the synagogue, and seeth the tumult, and them that wept and wailed greatly.

Word: ἀλαλάζω (alalázō)
1 Corinthians 13:1

Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal.

Word: ἀλαλάζω (alalázō)

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