ὀλολύζω
ololuzō
G3649
G:V
Greek
to wail
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Greek
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ololuzo describes a present expression of grief in the face of coming miseries.
The attested use depicts those addressed as expressing grief over miseries that are coming upon them.
Senses in use
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Grieving over coming miseries · dominant
In James 5:1, the present active participle nominative plural masculine addresses the rich in connection with miseries coming upon them; the APB renders the clause, “weep and wail over the miseries that are coming upon you.”
In the Anselm Project Bible: In James 5:1, the APB presents the clause as “weep and wail over the miseries that are coming upon you.” It does not isolate the term’s exact English equivalent.