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The meaning of ὀλολύζω

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

Definition

a reduplicated primary verb howl. - to "howl" or "halloo", i.e. shriek

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ὀλολύζω

Phoneticol-ol-odd'-zo
Transliterationololýzō
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

a reduplicated primary verb howl. - to "howl" or "halloo", i.e. shriek

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

1 total references
ReferenceText
James 5:1

Go to now, ye rich men, weep and howl for your miseries that shall come upon you.

Word: ὀλολύζω (ololýzō)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
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Most Frequent Book
James
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