φθέγγομαι (phthéngomai) — Speak

Greek word study: φθέγγομαι (phthéngomai), Strong's G5350. to utter a clear sound, i.e. (generally) to proclaim

GreekStrong's G5350
Quick definition
Greek word
φθέγγομαι (phthéngomai)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

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

Word study
Derivation: probably akin to G5338 (φέγγος) and thus to G5346 (φημί);

KJV translation words: speak

Where this word appears

Strong's G5350 is tagged on 3 words in 3 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Acts 4:18 and last appears in 2 Peter 2:18.

How it is rendered in the text

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

having spoken ×1speaking words ×1to speak ×1

Forms found in the text

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

φθεγγόμενοι ×1φθεγξάμενον ×1φθέγγεσθαι ×1

Books where it appears most

2 Peter ×2Acts ×1

Verses (all 3)

  • Acts 4:18 — φθέγγεσθαι — to speak
  • 2 Peter 2:16 — φθεγξάμενον — having spoken
  • 2 Peter 2:18 — φθεγγόμενοι — speaking words

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G5338 φέγγος (phéngos), G5346 φημί (phēmí).

Entries whose derivation names this word: G669 ἀποφθέγγομαι (apophthéngomai), G5338 φέγγος (phéngos), G5353 φθόγγος (phthóngos).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does phthéngomai (G5350) mean?

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

How is G5350 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G5350 as: speak.

How often does φθέγγομαι (phthéngomai) appear?

Strong's G5350 is tagged on 3 words in 3 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Acts 4:18 and last appears in 2 Peter 2:18.