Strong's G994 · Greek
βοάω
boao · /bo-ah'-o/
Definition
apparently a prolonged form of a primary verb; to halloo, i.e. shout (for help or in a tumultuous way):--cry.
KJV: cry
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered βοάω across 10 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
10 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Mark2 verses
Luke3 verses
As it is written in the book of the words of Esaias the prophet, saying, The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.
Luke 18:7And shall not God avenge his own elect, which cry day and night unto him, though he bear long with them?
Luke 18:38And he cried, saying, Jesus, thou Son of David, have mercy on me.
Acts2 verses
For unclean spirits, crying with loud voice, came out of many that were possessed with them: and many taken with palsies, and that were lame, were healed.
Acts 21:34And some cried one thing, some another, among the multitude: and when he could not know the certainty for the tumult, he commanded him to be carried into the castle.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G994 (boao) mean?
apparently a prolonged form of a primary verb; to halloo, i.e. shout (for help or in a tumultuous way):--cry.
How many times does G994 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G994 (βοάω) appears in 10 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “crying.”
How is boao translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G994 is rendered as “crying” (5×), “cried” (3×), “cry” (2×).