cry, cry out, outcry

Definition

The terms “cry” or “cry out” usually mean to say something loudly or urgently. Someone can “cry out” in pain, distress, anger, or fear, often with the intent of asking for help.

• The phrase “cry out” can mean to shout or to call out with the intent of asking for help.
• The terms “cry” or “cry out” can also mean to pray.
• This term could also be translated as “exclaim loudly” or “urgently ask for help,” depending on the context.
• An expression such as, “I cry out to you” could be translated as “I call to you for help” or “I urgently ask you for help.”

(See also: call speak loudly, plead, pray)

Bible References

• Job 27:9
• Mark 5:5-6
• Mark 6:48-50
• Psalm 22:1-2

Word Data

• Strong’s: H1058, H2199, H2201, H6030, H6463, H6670, H6682, H6817, H6818, H6873, H6963, H7121, H7123, H7321, H7440, H7442, H7723, H7737, H7768, H7771, H7775, H8663, G03100, G03490, G08630, G09940, G09950, G19160, G20190, G27990, G28050, G28960, G29050, G29060, G29290, G43770, G54550