φωνέω
phōneōVerbG5455
to call
From: from G5456 (φωνή);
Short Definition
to emit a sound (animal, human or instrumental); by implication, to address in words or by name, also in imitation
Full Lexicon Entry
I
Intrans.
1.Of persons, to call out, cry out, speak aloud
2.Of the cries of animals (rarely in cl.
II
Trans. (in cl. chiefly poët.), with accusative of person(s), to call, summon, invite: to address, call by name.
LXX Usage: for קָרָא , etc.
Grammar
Part of Speech Verb
Morphology G:V
DescriptionGreek Verb
Occurrences
39 timesAppears 39 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
John
12
Luke
10
Mark
7
Matthew
5
Acts
4
Key Passages
- Acts 10:7
- John 12:17
- John 9:18
- Luke 22:60
- Matthew 26:74
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