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φθέγγομαι G5350

G5350 is the Greek word φθέγγομαι, transliterated phthéngomai. The King James Version most often renders it speak.

Word: φθέγγομαιTransliteration: phthéngomaiLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 3 verses

What it means

to utter a clear sound, i.e. (generally) to proclaim.

Where it comes from

probably akin to G5338 (φέγγος) and thus to G5346 (φημί).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 3 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

speak 2×speaking 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: speak.

Verses using φθέγγομαι

All 3 verses, quoted in full.

Acts 4:18 · KJV

And they called them, and commanded them not to speak at all nor teach in the name of Jesus.

2 Peter 2:16 · KJV

But was rebuked for his iniquity: the dumb ass speaking with man’s voice forbad the madness of the prophet.

2 Peter 2:18 · KJV

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.

Common questions

What does Strong's G5350 mean?

G5350 is the Greek word φθέγγομαι (phthéngomai), meaning to utter a clear sound, i.e. (generally) to proclaim.

How is G5350 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it speak (2 times), speaking (1 time).

How many times does G5350 appear in the Bible?

φθέγγομαι (phthéngomai) is tagged in 3 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G5350 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: probably akin to G5338 (φέγγος) and thus to G5346 (φημί).

Nearby entries

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