5353. phthoggos

Lexicon

phthoggos: Sound, voice, tone

Original Word: φθόγγος
Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine
Transliteration: phthoggos
Pronunciation: FTHONG-gos
Phonetic Spelling: (ftong'-gos)
Definition: Sound, voice, tone
Meaning: a sound.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

sound.

From phtheggomai; utterance, i.e. A musical note (vocal or instrumental) -- sound.

see GREEK phtheggomai

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from phtheggomai
Definition
a sound
NASB Translation
tones (1), voice (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 5353: φθόγγος

φθόγγος, φθογγου, ὁ (φθέγγομαι, which see), a musical sound, whether vocal or instrumental (Wis. 19:17): 1 Corinthians 14:7; Romans 10:18, in this latter passive, Paul transfers what is said in Psalm 18:5 () to the voices of the preachers of the gospel. (Homer, Tragg., Xenophon, Plato, others.)

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the verb φθέγγομαι (phthengomai), meaning "to utter a sound" or "to speak."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for φθόγγος, similar concepts can be found in Hebrew words related to sound and voice, such as:
• קוֹל (qol) • Strong's Hebrew 6963: Meaning "voice" or "sound," often used in the context of God's voice or the sound of a trumpet.
• נָתַן (natan) • Strong's Hebrew 5414: While primarily meaning "to give," it can be used in contexts where a sound is "given" or emitted.

These Hebrew terms, like φθόγγος, emphasize the importance of sound in conveying messages, both divine and human, throughout the biblical narrative.

Usage: The term φθόγγος is used in the New Testament to refer to a sound or voice, often in the context of a proclamation or a distinct utterance.

Context: The Greek word φθόγγος appears in the New Testament in contexts that emphasize the clarity and distinctiveness of a sound or voice. It is used to describe the articulate and discernible nature of a proclamation, often in a spiritual or divine context. In Romans 10:18, the Apostle Paul uses φθόγγος to refer to the voice of creation declaring the glory of God: "But I ask, did they not hear? Indeed they did: 'Their voice has gone out into all the earth, their words to the ends of the world.'" Here, φθόγγος underscores the universal reach and comprehensibility of God's revelation through nature.

The term is also significant in understanding the role of sound in worship and communication of divine truths. In the broader Greco-Roman world, φθόγγος could refer to musical notes or sounds, highlighting the cultural appreciation for articulate and harmonious expressions. In the biblical context, it serves to remind believers of the power and clarity of God's message, which transcends human boundaries and reaches all of creation.

Forms and Transliterations

φθογγοις φθόγγοις φθογγος φθόγγος phthongois phthóngois phthongos phthóngos

Englishman's Concordance

Romans 10:18 N-NMS
GRK: ἐξῆλθεν ὁ φθόγγος αὐτῶν καὶ
NAS: have they? Indeed they have; THEIR VOICE HAS GONE
KJV: Yes verily, their sound went into
INT: went out the voice of them and

1 Corinthians 14:7 N-DMP
GRK: διαστολὴν τοῖς φθόγγοις μὴ δῷ
NAS: a distinction in the tones, how
KJV: a distinction in the sounds, how
INT: distinction to the sounds not they give

Strong's Greek 5353
2 Occurrences

φθόγγοις — 1 Occ.
φθόγγος — 1 Occ.