φθέγγομαι
phthengomai
“to speak”
Definition
to utter a clear sound, i.e. (generally) to proclaim
probably akin to G5338 (φέγγος) and thus to G5346 (φημί);
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Grammar & Morphology
Verb
G:V
Greek Verb
Occurrences
φθέγγομαι appears 3 times in the New Testament.
Distribution by Book
Key Passages
But he was rebuked for his transgression by a donkey, otherwise without speech, that spoke with a man’s voice and restrained the prophet’s madness.
With lofty but empty words, they appeal to the sensual passions of the flesh and entice those who are just escaping from others who live in error.
Then they called them in again and commanded them not to speak or teach at all in the name of Jesus.
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