ἀποφθέγγομαι

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ἀποφθέγγομαι

Greek transliteration

apophthengomai

Simplified transliteration

apophthengomai

Principal Parts

-, ἀπεφθεγξάμην, -, -, -

Strong's number

669

GK Number

710

Frequency in New Testament

Morphology of Biblical Greek Tag

cv-1b(2)

Gloss

to say, speak out, address, declare, in some contexts with the inference of urgency or boldness

Definition

to speak out, declare, particularly solemn, weighty, or pithy sayings, Acts 2:4, 14; 26:25*

Acts 2:4	And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and they began to speak with other tongues as the Spirit gave them utterance (apophthengesthai \| ἀποφθέγγεσθαι \| pres mid inf ).
Acts 2:14	But Peter, taking his stand with the eleven, lifted up his voice and addressed (apephthenxato \| ἀπεφθέγξατο \| aor mid ind 3 sg) them, “Men of Judea and all you who live in Jerusalem, let this be known to you, and give ear to my words.
Acts 26:25	But Paul said, “I am not out of my mind, most excellent Festus, but true and rational are the words that I declare (apophthengomai \| ἀποφθέγγομαι \| pres mid ind 1 sg).

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