Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
to speak
Usage: φθέγγομαι [in LXX for עָנָה, נָבַע hi., etc. ;] of men or animals, to utter a sound or voice: absol., Act.4:18; before ἐν φωνῇ, 2Pe.2:16; with accusative, ὑπέρογκα, 2Pe.2:18.† (AS)
Strong's Number
G5350
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
17
Books
11
Strong's G5350 Quick Answer
Strong's G5350 φθέγγομαι (phtheggomai) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. phtheggomai (ftheng'-gom-ai) v. 1. to utter a clear sound 2. (generally) to proclaim It has 17 linked Bible usages across 11 books. Visible English usage signals include speak and speaking. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
- Meaning
- phtheggomai (ftheng'-gom-ai) v. 1. to utter a clear sound 2. (generally) to proclaim
- Usage
- 17 linked usages
- Books
- 11 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
- Usage Words
- speak and speaking
Meaning and Definition
phtheggomai (ftheng'-gom-ai) v. 1. to utter a clear sound 2. (generally) to proclaim [probably akin to G5338 and thus to G5346] KJV: speak See also: G5346, G5338
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G5350. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G5350 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render phtheggomai, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.
speak
Acts 4:18
2×
speaking
2 Peter 2:16
How Strong's G5350 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, and New Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.
- The largest indexed corpus on this page is Septuagint / Greek Old Testament with 10 linked usages.
- This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.
- Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.
In the Septuagint (LXX)
Strong's G5350 (φθέγγομαι) appears 14 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.
Sample Septuagint occurrences:
- Amos 1:2 — ἐφθέγξατο
- Habakkuk 2:11 — φθέγξεται
- Jeremiah 9:16 — φθεγξάσθωσαν
- Jeremiah 28:14 — φθέγξονται
- Job 13:7 — φθέγγεσθε
Strong's G5350 by Corpus
Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.
Strong's G5350 in the New Testament
3 indexed usages in New Testament.
And they called them, and commanded them not to speak at all nor teach in the name of Jesus.
But was rebuked for his iniquity: the dumb ass speaking with man's voice forbad the madness of the prophet.
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.
Strong's G5350 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
10 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
Do ye not speak before the Lord, And utter deceit before him?
I will open my mouth in parables: I will utter dark sayings which have been from the beginning.
They will utter and speak unrighteousness; All the workers of iniquity will speak so.
Strong's G5350 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha
4 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
Therefore he that speaketh unrighteous things cannot be hidden: Neither shall vengeance, when it punisheth, pass by him.
When I hold my tongue, they shall bide my leisure, And when I speak, they shall give good ear unto me: If I talk much, they shall lay their hands upon their mouth.
Be swift to hear; and let thy life be sincere; And with patience give answer.
Usage Excerpts
First 17 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G5350.
Do ye not speak before the Lord, And utter deceit before him?
I will open my mouth in parables: I will utter dark sayings which have been from the beginning.
They will utter and speak unrighteousness; All the workers of iniquity will speak so.
Let my tongue utter thine oracles; For all thy commandments are righteous.
Thus saith the Lord, Call ye the mourning women, and let them come; and send to the wise women, and let them utter their voice;
For the Lord has sworn by his arm, saying, I will fill thee with men as with locusts; and they that come down shall cry against thee.
All ye that pass by the way, Turn, and see if there is sorrow like to my sorrow, Which has happened to me. The Lord who spoke by me Has afflicted me in the day of his fierce anger.
And he said, The Lord has spoken out of Zion, and has uttered his voice out of Jerusalem; and the pastures of the shepherds have mourned, and the top of Carmel is dried up.
and the foundation has been exposed; and she has gone up, and her maidservants were led away as doves moaning in their hearts.
For the stone shall cry out of the wall, and the beetle out of the timber shall speak.
And they called them, and commanded them not to speak at all nor teach in the name of Jesus.
But was rebuked for his iniquity: the dumb ass speaking with man's voice forbad the madness of the prophet.
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.
Therefore he that speaketh unrighteous things cannot be hidden: Neither shall vengeance, when it punisheth, pass by him.
When I hold my tongue, they shall bide my leisure, And when I speak, they shall give good ear unto me: If I talk much, they shall lay their hands upon their mouth.
Be swift to hear; and let thy life be sincere; And with patience give answer.
When a rich man is fallen, he hath many helpers: He speaketh things not to be spoken, and yet men justify him: The poor man slipped, and yet they rebuked him too; He spoke wisely, and could have no place.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G5350, grouped by book.
Job 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Psalms 3 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Jeremiah 2 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Lamentations 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Amos 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Nahum 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Habakkuk 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Acts 1 usage, New Testament
2 Peter 2 usages, New Testament
Wisdom of Solomon 2 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Wisdom of Sirach 2 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Strong's G5350 FAQ
What does phthengomai (φθέγγομαι) mean?
Phthengomai (Strong's G5350) is a Greek word most simply glossed "speak". phtheggomai (ftheng'-gom-ai) v. 1. to utter a clear sound 2. (generally) to proclaim
How many times is phthengomai (φθέγγομαι) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 17 linked usages for Strong's G5350 across 11 books.
Where can I study phthengomai (φθέγγομαι) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G5350 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
What English words translate phthengomai (φθέγγομαι)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as speak and speaking. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.
Does Strong's G5350 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?
Yes. The current local index includes 10 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 4 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G5350, with linked reader references where each row is available.