φημί
phēmiVerbG5346
to assert
From: properly, the same as the base of G5457 (φῶς) and G5316 (φαίνω);
Short Definition
to show or make known one's thoughts, i.e. speak or say
Full Lexicon Entry
to declare, say: frequently in quoting the words of another, interjected into the recorded words, φησί, impersonal,; joined with syn. verb, ἀποκριθεὶς αὐτῷ ἔφη; before -πρός, with accusative of thing(s); accusative and inf.
LXX Usage: chiefly for נָאַם, also for אָמַר; frequently in 2-4 Mac
Grammar
Part of Speech Verb
Morphology G:V
DescriptionGreek Verb
Occurrences
66 timesAppears 66 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
Acts
26
Matthew
16
Luke
7
Mark
6
1 Corinthians
5
Key Passages
- 1 Corinthians 10:15
- Acts 2:38
- Acts 26:24
- Luke 23:3
- Matthew 26:34
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word, saying, account