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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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Jeremiah 4:20
Destruction upon destruction is cried; for the whole land is spoiled: suddenly are my tents spoiled, and my curtains in a moment.
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · Jeremiah 4:20 · retained source text

Destruction vpon destruction is cried, for the whole land is spoiled: suddenly are my tents spoiled, and my curtaines in a moment.

Jeremiah 20:8
For since I spake, I cried out, I cried violence and spoil; because the word of the Lord was made a reproach unto me, and a derision, daily.
2 word occurrences in this verse
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1611 witness · Jeremiah 20:8 · retained source text

For since I spake I cryed out, I cried violence and spoyle; because the word of the LORD was made a reproch vnto me, and a derision daily?

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preterit tense and part. of cry.

volume 1, leaf 511, column 3 (entry starts at OCR line 179)