Phthéngomai — G5350

Definition

verb

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

1. to give out a sound, noise, or cry
2. to proclaim

Usually translated as

speak

Origin

probably akin to G5338 and thus to G5346

• phēmí (G5346)
• phéngos (G5338)

Occurrences

Phthéngomai occurs 3 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Acts (1), 2 Peter (2)

• Acts 4:18 — And they called them, and commanded them not to speak (φθέγγεσθαι) at all nor teach in the name of Jesus.
• 2 Peter 2:16 — But was rebuked for his iniquity: the dumb ass speaking (φθεγξάμενον) with man’s voice forbad the madness of the prophet.
• 2 Peter 2:18 — For when they speak (φθεγγόμενοι) 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.