The meaning of “βοάω”
Understanding boáō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
apparently a prolonged form of a primary verb cry. - to halloo, i.e. shout (for help or in a tumultuous way)
βοάω
apparently a prolonged form of a primary verb cry. - to halloo, i.e. shout (for help or in a tumultuous way)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 3:3 | “For this is he that was spoken of by the prophet Esaias, saying, The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.” Word: βοάω (boáō) | |
| Mark 15:34 | “And at the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani? which is, being interpreted, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?” Word: βοάω (boáō) | |
| Luke 18:7 | “And shall not God avenge his own elect, which cry day and night unto him, though he bear long with them?” Word: βοάω (boáō) | |
| John 1:23 | “He said, I am the voice of one crying in the wilderness, Make straight the way of the Lord, as said the prophet Esaias.” Word: βοάω (boáō) | |
| Acts 17:6 | “And when they found them not, they drew Jason and certain brethren unto the rulers of the city, crying, These that have turned the world upside down are come hither also;” Word: βοάω (boáō) |