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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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Matthew 12:19
He shall not strive, nor cry; neither shall any man hear his voice in the streets.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Matthew 12:19 · retained source text

He shall not striue, nor cry, neither shall any man heare his voice in the streets.

Matthew 25:6
And at midnight there was a cry made, Behold, the bridegroom cometh; go ye out to meet him.
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · Matthew 25:6 · retained source text

And at midnight there was a cry made, Behold, the bridegrome commeth, goe ye out to meet him.

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