Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
to cry out
Usage: ἐπι-βοάω, -ῶ to cry out: Act.25:24 (Rec., for βοάω, which see).† (AS)
Strong's Number
G1916
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
3
Books
3
Strong's G1916 Quick Answer
Strong's G1916 ἐπιβοάω (epiboao) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. epiboao (ep-ee-bo-ah'-o) v. 1. to exclaim against [from G1909 and G994] It has 3 linked Bible usages across 3 books. Visible English usage signals include crying. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
- Meaning
- epiboao (ep-ee-bo-ah'-o) v. 1. to exclaim against [from G1909 and G994]
- Usage
- 3 linked usages
- Books
- 3 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
- Usage Words
- crying
Meaning and Definition
epiboao (ep-ee-bo-ah'-o) v. 1. to exclaim against [from G1909 and G994] KJV: cry Root(s): G1909, G994
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G1916. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G1916 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render epiboao, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.
crying
Acts 25:24
How Strong's G1916 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha and New Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.
- The largest indexed corpus on this page is Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha with 2 linked usages.
- Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.
In the Septuagint (LXX)
Strong's G1916 (ἐπιβοάω) appears 2 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.
Sample Septuagint occurrences:
- 4 Maccabees 6:4 — ἐπιβοῶντος
- Wisdom of Solomon 14:1 — ἐπιβοᾶται
Strong's G1916 by Corpus
Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.
Strong's G1916 in the New Testament
1 indexed usage in New Testament.
And Festus said, King Agrippa, and all men which are here present with us, ye see this man, about whom all the multitude of the Jews have dealt with me, both at Jerusalem, and also here, crying that he ought not to live any longer.
Strong's G1916 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha
2 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
a herald opposite crying out, Obey the commands of the king.
Again, one preparing himself to sail, and about to pass through the raging waves, Calleth upon a piece of wood more rotten than the vessel that carrieth him.
Usage Excerpts
First 3 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G1916.
And Festus said, King Agrippa, and all men which are here present with us, ye see this man, about whom all the multitude of the Jews have dealt with me, both at Jerusalem, and also here, crying that he ought not to live any longer.
a herald opposite crying out, Obey the commands of the king.
Again, one preparing himself to sail, and about to pass through the raging waves, Calleth upon a piece of wood more rotten than the vessel that carrieth him.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G1916, grouped by book.
Acts 1 usage, New Testament
4 Maccabees 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Wisdom of Solomon 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Strong's G1916 FAQ
What does epiboao (ἐπιβοάω) mean?
Epiboao (Strong's G1916) is a Greek word most simply glossed "cry". epiboao (ep-ee-bo-ah'-o) v. 1. to exclaim against [from G1909 and G994]
How many times is epiboao (ἐπιβοάω) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 3 linked usages for Strong's G1916 across 3 books.
Where can I study epiboao (ἐπιβοάω) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G1916 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
What English words translate epiboao (ἐπιβοάω)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as crying. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.
Does Strong's G1916 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?
Yes. The current local index includes 2 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G1916, with linked reader references where each row is available.