φθέγγομαι
phthengomaiVerbG5350
to speak
From: probably akin to G5338 (φέγγος) and thus to G5346 (φημί);
Short Definition
to utter a clear sound, i.e. (generally) to proclaim
Full Lexicon Entry
of men or animals, to utter a sound or voice: absol.; φωνῇ.
LXX Usage: for עָנָה, נָבַע hi., etc.
Grammar
Part of Speech Verb
Morphology G:V
DescriptionGreek Verb
Occurrences
3 timesAppears 3 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
2 Peter
2
Acts
1
Key Passages
- 2 Peter 2:16
- 2 Peter 2:18
- Acts 4:18
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