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cried

Meaning of “cried”

1. Called out, shouted, proclaimed, warned, wailed, or otherwise uttered, often loudly. 2. Appealed, prayed, complained, or called for help, justice, or attention.

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KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
199 occurrences195 verses30 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Genesis 27:34

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Genesis 27:34
And when Esau heard the words of his father, he cried with a great and exceeding bitter cry, and said unto his father, Bless me, even me also, O my father.
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The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Genesis 27:34 · retained source text

And when Esau heard the words of his father, he cried with a great and exceeding bitter cry, and said vnto his father, Blesse mee, euen me also, O my father.

Genesis 39:14
That she called unto the men of her house, and spake unto them, saying, See, he hath brought in an Hebrew unto us to mock us; he came in unto me to lie with me, and I cried with a loud voice:
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Genesis 39:14 · retained source text

That she called vnto the men of her house, and spake vnto them, saying, See, he hath brought in an Hebrew vnto vs, to mocke vs: he came in vnto me to lie with me, and I cried with a loud voice.

1611 marginal noteHeb. great.

Genesis 39:15
And it came to pass, when he heard that I lifted up my voice and cried, that he left his garment with me, and fled, and got him out.
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1611 witness · Genesis 39:15 · retained source text

And it came to passe, when hee heard that I lifted vp my voice, and cried, that he left his garment with mee, and fled, and got him out.

Genesis 39:18
And it came to pass, as I lifted up my voice and cried, that he left his garment with me, and fled out.
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1611 witness · Genesis 39:18 · retained source text

And it came to passe as I lift vp my voice, and cried, that he left his garment with me, and fled out.

Genesis 41:43
And he made him to ride in the second chariot which he had; and they cried before him, Bow the knee: and he made him ruler over all the land of Egypt.
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1611 witness · Genesis 41:43 · retained source text

And he made him to ride in the second charet which he had: and they cried before him, Bow the knee: and he made him ruler ouer all the land of Egypt.

1611 marginal noteOr, Tender father: Heb. Abrech.

Genesis 41:55
And when all the land of Egypt was famished, the people cried to Pharaoh for bread: and Pharaoh said unto all the Egyptians, Go unto Joseph; what he saith to you, do.
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1611 witness · Genesis 41:55 · retained source text

And when all the land of Egypt was famished, the people cried to Pharaoh for bread: and Pharaoh said vnto all the Egyptians, Goe vnto Ioseph: what he saith to you, doe.

Genesis 45:1
THEN Joseph could not refrain himself before all them that stood by him; and he cried, Cause every man to go out from me. And there stood no man with him, while Joseph made himself known unto his brethren.
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1611 witness · Genesis 45:1 · retained source text

¶ Then Ioseph could not refraine himselfe before all them that stood by him: and he cried, Cause euery man to goe out from me; and there stood no man with him, while Ioseph made himselfe knowen vnto his brethren.

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preterit tense and part. of cry.

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