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cry

Meaning of “cry”

1. A vocal call, shout, proclamation, alarm, wail, or other utterance, often loud. 2. An earnest appeal, prayer, complaint, or outcry for help, justice, or attention. 3. As a verb, to call out, shout, proclaim, wail, appeal, pray, or complain; figuratively, to bear urgent witness or demand notice.

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181 occurrences168 verses37 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Genesis 18:20

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Job 38:41
Who provideth for the raven his food? when his young ones cry unto God, they wander for lack of meat.
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1611 witness · Job 38:41 · retained source text

Who prouideth for the rauen his foode? when his young ones cry vnto God, they wander for lacke of meate.

1611 marginal notePsal. 147.9. Math. 6.26.

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