זָעַק (za.aq) means “to cry out” in the TBESH Hebrew lexicon from STEPBible.
Pronunciation guide: zaw-ak' Strong’s Hebrew pronunciation spelling.
זָעַק · za.aq · to cry out
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 Aramaic equivalent: ze.iq (זְעִ֑ק "to cry out" H2200)
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a primitive root; to shriek (from anguish or danger); by analogy, (as a herald) to announce or convene publicly
KJV glosses: assemble, call (together), (make a) cry (out), come with such a company, gather (together), cause to be proclaimed.
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Counts below follow each translation’s tagged words. A rendering can cover a phrase. Differences in text editions and tagging can produce different totals.
| Rendering | Count |
|---|---|
| cried out | 13 |
| and cried out | 6 |
| and cry out | 6 |
| cry out | 4 |
| cries out | 3 |
| then they cried out | 3 |
| i cry | 2 |
| i cry out | 2 |
| summoned | 2 |
| they cried out | 2 |
| they will cry out | 2 |
| will cry out | 2 |
| and cries out | 1 |
| and rallied | 1 |
| and when i called | 1 |
| appealing | 1 |
| assembled | 1 |
| calling them | 1 |
| crying aloud | 1 |
| crying out | 1 |
| do you cry out | 1 |
| i will cry out | 1 |
| men cry out | 1 |
| mobilized | 1 |
| or cry out | 1 |
| she cried out | 1 |
| summon | 1 |
| then he issued a proclamation | 1 |
| then the lord summoned | 1 |
| to summon | 1 |
| wailing | 1 |
| we will cry out | 1 |
| were summoned | 1 |
| when they cried out | 1 |
| when you cry out | 1 |
| you have called out such a company | 1 |
| you will beg | 1 |
| Rendering | Count |
|---|---|
| cried | 8 |
| and cried | 7 |
| and cry | 6 |
| cried out | 4 |
| cry | 3 |
| shall cry | 3 |
| and they cried | 2 |
| i cried | 2 |
| shall cry out | 2 |
| against thee and shall cry | 1 |
| also when i cry | 1 |
| and he cried | 1 |
| and i will cry out | 1 |
| and they have not cried | 1 |
| and though they shall cry | 1 |
| and when i called | 1 |
| and ye shall cry out | 1 |
| assemble | 1 |
| called | 1 |
| crieth out | 1 |
| cry out | 1 |
| crying | 1 |
| gathered together | 1 |
| i cried out | 1 |
| i yet to cry | 1 |
| not to cry | 1 |
| of thy cry | 1 |
| she cried | 1 |
| then cried | 1 |
| then shall they cry | 1 |
| then they cried | 1 |
| then they cry | 1 |
| they cried | 1 |
| to assemble | 1 |
| to be proclaimed | 1 |
| to cry | 1 |
| was gathered | 1 |
| were called | 1 |
| were gathered together | 1 |
| what aileth thee that thou comest with such a company | 1 |
| when thou criest | 1 |
| who also was gathered | 1 |
| why criest | 1 |
| with him assembled | 1 |
| with them for they cried | 1 |
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After a long time, the king of Egypt died. The Israelites groaned and cried out under their burden of slavery, and their cry for deliverance from bondage ascended to God.
Read word by wordThen all the men of Ai were summoned to pursue them, and they followed Joshua and were drawn away from the city.
Read word by wordBut when the Israelites cried out to the LORD, He raised up Othniel son of Caleb’s younger brother Kenaz as a deliverer to save them.
Read word by wordAnd again they cried out to the LORD, and He raised up Ehud son of Gera, a left-handed Benjamite, as their deliverer. So they sent him with tribute to Eglon king of Moab.
Read word by wordwhere he summoned Zebulun and Naphtali. Ten thousand men followed him, and Deborah also went with him.
Read word by wordhe summoned all nine hundred of his iron chariots and all the men with him, from Harosheth-hagoyim to the River Kishon.
Read word by wordIsrael was greatly impoverished by Midian, and the Israelites cried out to the LORD.
Read word by wordNow when the Israelites cried out to the LORD because of Midian,
Read word by wordSo the Spirit of the LORD came upon Gideon, who blew the ram’s horn and rallied the Abiezrites behind him.
Read word by wordCalling them to arms, Gideon sent messengers throughout Manasseh, as well as Asher, Zebulun, and Naphtali, so that they came up to meet him.
Read word by wordThen the Israelites cried out to the LORD, saying, “We have sinned against You, for we have indeed forsaken our God and served the Baals.”
Read word by wordGo and cry out to the gods you have chosen. Let them save you in your time of trouble.”
Read word by wordBut Jephthah replied, “My people and I had a serious conflict with the Ammonites, and when I called, you did not save me out of their hands.
Read word by wordAfter they were some distance from Micah’s house, the men in the houses near Micah’s house mobilized and overtook the Danites.
Read word by wordWhen they called out after them, the Danites turned to face them and said to Micah, “What is the matter with you that you have called out such a company?”
Read word by wordWhen he arrived, there was Eli, sitting on his chair beside the road and watching, because his heart trembled for the ark of God. When the man entered the city to give a report, the whole city cried out.
Read word by wordSo they sent the ark of God to Ekron, but as it arrived, the Ekronites cried out, “They have brought us the ark of the God of Israel in order to kill us and our people!”
Read word by wordand said to Samuel, “Do not stop crying out to the LORD our God for us, that He may save us from the hand of the Philistines.”
Read word by wordThen Samuel took a suckling lamb and offered it as a whole burnt offering to the LORD. He cried out to the LORD on behalf of Israel, and the LORD answered him.
Read word by wordWhen that day comes, you will beg for relief from the king you have chosen, but the LORD will not answer you on that day.”
Read word by wordWhen Jacob went to Egypt, your fathers cried out to the LORD, and He sent them Moses and Aaron, who brought your fathers out of Egypt and settled them in this place.
Read word by wordThen they cried out to the LORD and said, ‘We have sinned, for we have forsaken the LORD and served the Baals and Ashtoreths. Now deliver us from the hands of our enemies, that we may serve You.’
Read word by wordThen Saul and all his troops assembled and marched to the battle, and they found the Philistines in total confusion, with each man wielding the sword against his neighbor.
Read word by word“I regret that I have made Saul king, for he has turned away from following Me and has not carried out My instructions.” And Samuel was distressed and cried out to the LORD all that night.
Read word by wordBut when the woman saw Samuel, she cried out in a loud voice and said to Saul, “Why have you deceived me? You are Saul!”
Read word by wordAnd Tamar put ashes on her head and tore her robe. And putting her hand on her head, she went away crying aloud.
Read word by wordBut the king covered his face and cried out at the top of his voice, “O my son Absalom! O Absalom, my son, my son!”
Read word by wordSource alternate reference: 19.5
For all the house of my grandfather deserves death from my lord the king, yet you have set your servant among those who eat at your table. What further right, then, do I have to keep appealing to the king?”
Read word by wordSource alternate reference: 19.29
Then the king said to Amasa, “Summon the men of Judah to come to me within three days, and be here yourself.”
Read word by wordSo Amasa went to summon Judah, but he took longer than the time allotted him.
Read word by wordWhen the chariot commanders saw Jehoshaphat, they said, “Surely this is the king of Israel!” So they turned to fight against him, but Jehoshaphat cried out.
Read word by wordAnd because they cried out to God in battle, they were helped against their enemies, and the Hagrites and all their allies were delivered into their hands. Because they put their trust in God, He answered their prayers.
Read word by wordWhen the chariot commanders saw Jehoshaphat, they said, “This is the king of Israel!” So they turned to fight against him, but Jehoshaphat cried out, and the LORD helped him. God drew them away from him.
Read word by word‘If disaster comes upon us—whether sword or judgment, plague or famine—we will stand before this temple and before You, for Your Name is in this temple. We will cry out to You in our distress, and You will hear us and save us.’
Read word by wordIn response, King Hezekiah and the prophet Isaiah son of Amoz cried out to heaven in prayer,
Read word by wordAnd the Levites—Jeshua, Bani, Kadmiel, Shebaniah, Bunni, Sherebiah, Bani, and Chenani—stood on the raised platform and cried out in a loud voice to the LORD their God.
Read word by wordBut as soon as they had rest, they again did evil in Your sight. So You abandoned them to the hands of their enemies, who had dominion over them. When they cried out to You again, You heard from heaven, and You delivered them many times in Your compassion.
Read word by wordWhen Mordecai learned of all that had happened, he tore his clothes, put on sackcloth and ashes, and went out into the middle of the city, wailing loudly and bitterly.
Read word by wordif my land cries out against me and its furrows weep together,
Read word by wordMen cry out under great oppression; they plead for relief from the arm of the mighty.
Read word by wordThey cried out to You and were set free; they trusted in You and were not disappointed.
Read word by wordSource alternate reference: 22.6
Then they cried out to the LORD in their trouble, and He saved them from their distress.
Read word by wordThen they cried out to the LORD in their trouble, and He saved them from their distress.
Read word by wordA Maskil of David, when he was in the cave. A prayer. I cry aloud to the LORD; I lift my voice to the LORD for mercy.
Read word by wordSource alternate reference: 142.2
I cry to You, O LORD: “You are my refuge, my portion in the land of the living.”
Read word by wordSource alternate reference: 142.6
Wail, O gate! Cry out, O city! Melt away, all you Philistines! For a cloud of smoke comes from the north, and there are no stragglers in its ranks.
Read word by wordHeshbon and Elealeh cry out; their voices are heard as far as Jahaz. Therefore the soldiers of Moab cry out; their souls tremble within.
Read word by wordMy heart cries out over Moab; her fugitives flee as far as Zoar, as far as Eglath-shelishiyah. With weeping they ascend the slope of Luhith; they lament their destruction on the road to Horonaim.
Read word by wordAs a woman with child about to give birth writhes and cries out in pain, so were we in Your presence, O LORD.
Read word by wordO people in Zion who dwell in Jerusalem, you will weep no more. He will surely be gracious when you cry for help; when He hears, He will answer you.
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