The meaning of “φωνέω”
Understanding phōnéō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
call (for), crow, cry. - to emit a sound (animal, human or instrumental) - by implication, to address in words or by nam...
φωνέω
call (for), crow, cry. - to emit a sound (animal, human or instrumental) - by implication, to address in words or by name, also in imitation
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 26:74 | “Then began he to curse and to swear, saying, I know not the man. And immediately the cock crew.” Word: φωνέω (phōnéō) | |
| Mark 14:30 | “And Jesus saith unto him, Verily I say unto thee, That this day, even in this night, before the cock crow twice, thou shalt deny me thrice.” Word: φωνέω (phōnéō) | |
| Luke 19:15 | “And it came to pass, that when he was returned, having received the kingdom, then he commanded these servants to be called unto him, to whom he had given the money, that he might know how much every man had gained by trading.” Word: φωνέω (phōnéō) | |
| John 11:28 | “And when she had so said, she went her way, and called Mary her sister secretly, saying, The Master is come, and calleth for thee.” Word: φωνέω (phōnéō) | |
| Acts 10:18 | “And called, and asked whether Simon, which was surnamed Peter, were lodged there.” Word: φωνέω (phōnéō) |