krazo denotes raising a cry or call, whether in appeal, acclamation, protest, proclamation, or distress.

The verb most often marks a raised public cry accompanying a spoken message, acclamation, or collective outburst. It also occurs in urgent appeals for help, in cries arising from fear, pain, or spiritual disturbance, and in forceful announcements.

1. Public cries, acclamations, and crowd outbursts · dominant

   The verb commonly introduces collective or public vocal responses: in Matthew 21:9 the crowds accompany their words of welcome with cries, while in Acts 19:32 conflicting cries contribute to a confused assembly. In Mark 15:13 and Acts 21:36, groups cry out a demand against someone; Revelation 7:10 presents a group crying out with a loud voice in a declaration.

   Matthew 21:9Mark 15:13Acts 19:32Acts 21:36Revelation 7:10Acts 19:34
2. Urgent appeals addressed to another · common

   In appeals for aid or mercy, the cry is joined to a direct address: Matthew 14:30 has a sinking man call, "Lord, save me," and Matthew 20:30 has two blind men call for pity. The imperfect forms in Luke 18:39 and Matthew 15:22 occur where the speaker continues despite opposition or lack of response.

   Matthew 14:30Matthew 20:30Luke 18:39Matthew 15:22Mark 10:48Matthew 9:27
3. Forceful announcement or declaration · occasional

   The verb can introduce a message delivered openly and emphatically. In John 7:37, the APB renders the clause "Jesus stood and cried out" before his invitation; in Acts 23:6 Paul cries out in the council before stating the issue on which he is judged. Revelation 19:17 likewise places an angel's loud cry before a summons to the birds.

   John 7:37John 12:44Acts 23:6Acts 24:21Revelation 19:17Revelation 18:2
4. Cries of fear, pain, or agitation · occasional

   Some occurrences depict an outcry arising from distress rather than a public appeal or announcement. In Matthew 14:26 the disciples cry out from fear, and Revelation 12:2 describes a woman crying out in labor and torment. Mark 9:26 joins the cry with violent convulsion, while Mark 5:5 describes continuing cries among the tombs and mountains.

   Matthew 14:26Revelation 12:2Mark 9:26Mark 5:5Luke 9:39Acts 7:57

In the Anselm Project Bible: Across these verses the APB commonly uses "cried out" or "crying out," with "shouting," "cry," and "cries out" in some contexts. These English choices confirm the verse-level vocal action but do not by themselves establish separate meanings.