Strong’s H2201

זַעַק

Part of speech

Noun Feminine

Transliteration

za`aq

Pronunciation

zeh-ah-KAH

Definition

Cry, Outcry, Cry for help

Meaning

a shriek, outcry

Usage

The term "zeaqah" refers to a loud cry or outcry, often associated with distress, anguish, or a plea for help. It is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe the cries of individuals or groups in times of trouble, oppression, or injustice. The word conveys a sense of urgency and desperation, highlighting the depth of the supplicant's need for divine intervention or justice.

Bible references

Genesis 18:20;Nehemiah 5:6;Nehemiah 9:9;Esther 4:1;Esther 9:31;Job 16:18;Proverbs 21:13;Ecclesiastes 9:17;Isaiah 15:5;Isaiah 15:8;Isaiah 30:19;Isaiah 65:19;Jeremiah 18:22;Jeremiah 20:16;Jeremiah 48:4;Jeremiah 48:34;Jeremiah 50:46;Jeremiah 51:54;Ezekiel 27:28