ἀποφθέγγομαι
apophthengomai
to declare
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Greek word ἀποφθέγγομαι (apophthengomai) means "to declare." This verb is used in three instances in the Bible, indicating its limited but significant role in conveying spoken or written statements. The semantic domain of Speech & Communication suggests that ἀποφθέγγομαι (apophthengomai) is related to the act of expressing thoughts or intentions through words. Its meaning "to declare" implies a sense of openness and directness in communication. Given its limited occurrence in the Bible, ἀποφθέγγομαι (apophthengomai) likely plays a specific role in specific contexts. Without more information, it's difficult to pinpoint its exact significance, but its meaning and domain suggest that it might be used to indicate a clear and direct statement, as opposed to more indirect or subtle forms of communication.
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Occurrences in Scripture
3 total occurrences across the text
They were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and began to speak with other languages, as the Spirit gave them the ability to speak.
Acts 2:14But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice, and spoke out to them, “You men of Judea, and all you who dwell at Jerusalem, let this be known to you, and listen to my words.
Acts 26:25But he said, “I am not crazy, most excellent Festus, but boldly declare words of truth and reasonableness.