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 times

Appears 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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