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φθόγγος G5353

G5353 is the Greek word φθόγγος, transliterated phthóngos. The King James Version most often renders it sound.

Word: φθόγγοςTransliteration: phthóngosLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 2 verses

What it means

utterance, i.e. a musical note (vocal or instrumental).

Where it comes from

from G5350 (φθέγγομαι).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

sound 1×sounds 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: sound.

Verses using φθόγγος

All 2 verses, quoted in full.

Romans 10:18 · KJV

But I say, Have they not heard? Yes verily, their sound went into all the earth, and their words unto the ends of the world.

1 Corinthians 14:7 · KJV

And even things without life giving sound, whether pipe or harp, except they give a distinction in the sounds, how shall it be known what is piped or harped?

Common questions

What does Strong's G5353 mean?

G5353 is the Greek word φθόγγος (phthóngos), meaning utterance, i.e. a musical note (vocal or instrumental).

How is G5353 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it sound (1 time), sounds (1 time).

How many times does G5353 appear in the Bible?

φθόγγος (phthóngos) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G5353 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G5350 (φθέγγομαι).

Nearby entries

G5350 · φθέγγομαι — to utter a clear sound, i.e. (generally) to proclaim G5351 · φθείρω — properly, to shrivel or wither, i.e. to…G5352 · φθινοπωρινός — akin to the base of G5351 (φθείρω)) and…G5354 · φθονέω — to be jealous of G5355 · φθόνος — ill-will (as detraction), i.e. jealousy (spite)G5356 · φθορά — decay, i.e. ruin (spontaneous or inflicted…

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