Strong’s H2193

זָעַךְ

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

za`ak

Pronunciation

zah-ak'

Definition

To cry out, to call for help, to summon

Meaning

to extinguish

Usage

The Hebrew verb "zaak" primarily means to cry out or call for help, often in a context of distress or urgent need. It conveys a sense of desperation and earnest appeal, typically directed towards God or a figure of authority. The term is used to express a deep emotional plea, whether due to personal affliction, communal distress, or a call for divine intervention.

Bible references

Job 17:1