Know the Word.

Greek word

klaíō

κλαίω

What it means

to sob, i.e. wail aloud

to sob, i.e. wail aloud (whereas 1145 is rather to cry silently)

Where it comes from

of uncertain affinity

How the King James translates it

  • weep15
  • weeping9
  • wept8
  • weepest2
  • have1
  • bewail1

Every place it appears 36

klaíō — Greek word meaning “to sob, i.e. wail aloud”