Alalázō — G214

Definition

verb

to vociferate, i.e. (by implication) to wail; figuratively, to clang

1. properly, to repeat frequently the cry ἄλαλα, as soldiers used to do on entering battle
2. universally, to utter a joyful shout
3. to ring loudly, to clang

Usually translated as

tinkle, wail

Origin

from alalḗ ( a shout, "halloo")

Occurrences

Alalázō occurs 2 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Mark (1), 1 Corinthians (1)

• Mark 5:38 — And he cometh to the house of the ruler of the synagogue, and seeth the tumult, and them that wept and wailed (ἀλαλάζοντας) greatly.
• 1 Corinthians 13:1 — Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling (ἀλαλάζον) cymbal.