Vocabulary Form
φωνή, -ῆς, ἡ
Definition

sound, noise; voice

Erasmian
Modern
Root
φωνη
Frequency
139
GK
5889
Cognates

A phonograph is literally a "writer of sounds."

Mnemonics

I heard the sound of a voice on the phone.

Mnemonic Singing

Amazing grace, how sweet the sound,
that saved a wretch like me.

Song
Verse

“The wind blows wherever it chooses, and you hear its φωνή.” (John 3:8)

“And a φωνή from heaven said, ‘This is my Son, the Beloved.’” (Matt 3:17)

Notes

The double meaning of "sound" and "voice," along with the double meaning of pneu:ma as "wind" and "spirit," creates the pun in John 3:8. "The wind/spirit blows wherever it wishes, and you do not hear its sound/voice."

Biblical Concordance

Revelation 19:6 Then I heard what sounded like the voice (phōnēn | φωνήν | acc sg fem) of a great multitude — it was like the roar (phōnēn | φωνήν | acc sg fem) of many waters, like the sound (phōnēn | φωνήν | acc sg fem) of crashing thunder — crying out, “Hallelujah! For the Lord our God the Almighty reigns!
Revelation 19:17 Then I saw an angel standing in the sun, and he called with a loud voice (phōnē | φωνῇ | dat sg fem) to all the birds flying in midair, “Come, gather together for the great supper of God,
Revelation 21:3 And I heard a loud voice (phōnēs | φωνῆς | gen sg fem) from the throne saying, “Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man, and he will dwell with them. They will be his people, and he will be with them as their God.