φημί (phēmí) — Affirm

Greek word study: φημί (phēmí), Strong's G5346. to show or make known one's thoughts, i.e. speak or say

GreekStrong's G5346
Quick definition
Greek word
φημί (phēmí)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

to show or make known one's thoughts, i.e. speak or say

Word study
Derivation: properly, the same as the base of G5457 (φῶς) and G5316 (φαίνω);

KJV translation words: affirm, say

Where this word appears

Strong's G5346 is tagged on 68 words in 66 verses across 9 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 4:7 and last appears in Hebrews 8:5.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

was saying ×21he was saying ×9he says ×7He was saying ×6Was saying ×5I say ×3said ×3says ×3was speaking ×2he declared ×1one was saying ×1she says ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

ἔφη ×41φησιν ×10φησίν ×6Ἔφη ×4φημι ×3φησὶν ×2φασίν ×1φημι; ×1

Books where it appears most

Acts ×27Matthew ×16Luke ×8Mark ×61 Corinthians ×5John ×3Romans ×12 Corinthians ×1

Verses (first 25 of 66)

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Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G5457 φῶς (phōs), G5316 φαίνω (phaínō).

Entries whose derivation names this word: G2036 ἔπω (épō), G4396 προφήτης (prophḗtēs), G4852 σύμφημι (sýmphēmi), G5334 φάσις (phásis), G5335 φάσκω (pháskō), G5345 φήμη (phḗmē), G5350 φθέγγομαι (phthéngomai).

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Frequently asked questions

What does phēmí (G5346) mean?

To show or make known one's thoughts, i.e. speak or say.

How is G5346 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G5346 as: affirm, say.

How often does φημί (phēmí) appear?

Strong's G5346 is tagged on 68 words in 66 verses across 9 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 4:7 and last appears in Hebrews 8:5.