The meaning of “זָעַק”
Understanding zâʻaq reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
assemble, call (together), (make a) cry (out), come with such a company, gather (together), cause to be proclaimed. - to...
זָעַק
assemble, call (together), (make a) cry (out), come with such a company, gather (together), cause to be proclaimed. - to shriek (from anguish or danger) - by analogy, (as a herald) to announce or convene publicly 1) to cry, cry out, call, call for help 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to call (to one's aid) 1a2) to cry, cry out (in need) 1b) (Niphal) to be assembled, be called together, be joined together 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to call, call out, call together, summon 1c2) to make a crying, proclaim 1c3) to have a proclamation made 1c4) to call out to, call out at
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Exodus 2:23 | “And it came to pass in process of time, that the king of Egypt died: and the children of Israel sighed by reason of the bondage, and they cried, and their cry came up unto God by reason of the bondage.” Word: זָעַק (zâʻaq) | |
| 2 Samuel 19:28 | “For all of my father’s house were but dead men before my lord the king: yet didst thou set thy servant among them that did eat at thine own table. What right therefore have I yet to cry any more unto the king?” Word: זָעַק (zâʻaq) | |
| Esther 4:1 | “When Mordecai perceived all that was done, Mordecai rent his clothes, and put on sackcloth with ashes, and went out into the midst of the city, and cried with a loud and a bitter cry;” Word: זָעַק (zâʻaq) | |
| Jeremiah 30:15 | “Why criest thou for thine affliction? thy sorrow is incurable for the multitude of thine iniquity: because thy sins were increased, I have done these things unto thee.” Word: זָעַק (zâʻaq) | |
| Joel 1:14 | “Sanctify ye a fast, call a solemn assembly, gather the elders and all the inhabitants of the land into the house of the Lord your God, and cry unto the Lord,” Word: זָעַק (zâʻaq) |
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