The meaning of “φθέγγομαι”

Understanding phthéngomai reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

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Greek Text

Strong's Concordance

φθέγγομαι

Phoneticftheng'-gom-ahee

Transliterationphthéngomai

Grammar Code

G:V

Greek Verb

Strong's Definition

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

probably akin to φέγγος and thus to φημί speak. - to utter a clear sound, i.e. (generally) to proclaim

Scripture References

3 total references

Reference	Text
Acts 4:18	“And they called them, and commanded them not to speak at all nor teach in the name of Jesus.”
2 Peter 2:16	“But was rebuked for his iniquity: the dumb ass speaking with man’s voice forbad the madness of the prophet.”
2 Peter 2:18	“For when they speak great swelling words of vanity, they allure through the lusts of the flesh, through much wantonness, those that were clean escaped from them who live in error.”

Total Occurrences

Most Frequent Book

2 Peter

Book Distribution

Acts1

2 Peter2

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