Greek Word Study
The meaning of “προσφωνέω”
Understanding prosphōnéō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
call unto, speak (un-)to. - to sound towards, i.e. address, exclaim, summon
G4377
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
προσφωνέω
Phoneticpros-fo-neh'-o
Transliterationprosphōnéō
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
call unto, speak (un-)to. - to sound towards, i.e. address, exclaim, summon
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
7 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 11:16 | “But whereunto shall I liken this generation? It is like unto children sitting in the markets, and calling unto their fellows,” Word: προσφωνέω (prosphōnéō) | |
| Luke 13:12 | “And when Jesus saw her, he called her to him, and said unto her, Woman, thou art loosed from thine infirmity.” Word: προσφωνέω (prosphōnéō) | |
| Acts 22:2 | “(And when they heard that he spake in the Hebrew tongue to them, they kept the more silence: and he saith,)” Word: προσφωνέω (prosphōnéō) |