### Core Meaning & Semantic Range
The Greek word **pamplētheí**, represented by `{{G3826}}`, is an adverb meaning **all at once**. It appears only **1 time** in **1 unique verse** in the Bible. Derived from a compound of words meaning "all" and "multitude," it conveys the idea of a group acting in full concert or simultaneously, as one unified body.
### Biblical Occurrences & Contextual Analysis
The single biblical use of `{{G3826}}` occurs at a critical moment in the passion narrative. In Luke's account of Jesus before Pilate, the crowd demands the release of Barabbas. The word is used to describe their unified shout, emphasizing that the call was not from a few individuals but from the entire multitude acting together: "And they cried out **all at once**, saying, Away with this man, and release unto us Barabbas" [[Luke 23:18]]. This highlights the unanimous and forceful nature of their rejection.
### Related Words & Concepts
Several related words in the immediate context of [[Luke 23:18]] help clarify the meaning of this singular event:
* `{{G349}}` **anakrázō** (to scream up (aloud):--cry out): This verb, used directly with `{{G3826}}`, describes the character of the crowd's utterance. It was not a simple statement but a loud, forceful scream, as seen when a man with an unclean spirit "cried out" in the synagogue [[Mark 1:23]].
* `{{G3004}}` **légō** (to "lay" forth... relate (in words)... say(-ing, on), shew, speak, tell, utter): This word specifies the content of what was shouted. While it can describe divine pronouncements, such as when the Lord "saith" He will make a new covenant [[Hebrews 8:10]], here it records the specific words of the crowd's demand.
### Theological Significance
The theological weight of `{{G3826}}` is concentrated in its sole appearance, where it underscores a profound choice.
* **Concerted Rejection:** The use of "all at once" demonstrates that the crowd's verdict was unified and complete. It captures a moment of collective decision, where the "full multitude" acts concertedly to demand the release of a criminal over Jesus [[Luke 23:18]].
* **Heightened Emotion:** Paired with the verb `{{G349}}`, "to cry out," `{{G3826}}` communicates the intense, simultaneous, and passionate nature of the crowd's demand. It paints a vivid picture of a mob united in a single, emotional outburst.
### Summary
In summary, while `{{G3826}}` is one of the rarest words in the New Testament, its single use is pivotal. As **pamplētheí**, it means more than just "everyone"; it signifies a "full multitude" acting "concertedly" or "simultaneously." Its placement in [[Luke 23:18]] powerfully defines the unified and overwhelming nature of the crowd's cry, forever marking the moment of their collective choice to reject Jesus.
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