Lexicon
phóné: Voice, sound, tone
Original Word: φωνή
Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine
Transliteration: phóné
Pronunciation: fo-nay'
Phonetic Spelling: (fo-nay')
Definition: Voice, sound, tone
Meaning: a sound, noise, voice, language, dialect.
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
noise, sound, voice.
Probably akin to phaino through the idea of disclosure; a tone (articulate, bestial or artificial); by implication, an address (for any purpose), saying or language -- noise, sound, voice.
see GREEK phaino
NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Originprobably from
phémiDefinitiona voice, sound
NASB Translationblasts (1), cry (1), language (1), languages (1), outcry (1), sound (15), sounds (4), statement (1), tone (1), utterance (3), utterances (1), voice (102), voices (7).
Thayer's Greek Lexicon
STRONGS NT 5456: φωνήφωνή,
φωνῆς,
ἡ (
φάω) to shine, make clear (cf.
Curtius, § 407; Liddell and Scott, under the word
φάω)), from
Homer down, Hebrew
קול:
1. a sound, tone: of inanimate things, as of musical instruments, Matthew 24:31 (T omits φωνῆς, WH give it only in marginal reading; cf. Buttmann, § 132, 10); 1 Corinthians 14:7; Revelation 14:2; Revelation 18:22 (Isaiah 18:3; Isaiah 24:8; Sir. 50:16; 1 Macc. 5:31; ὀργάνων, Plato, de rep. 3, p. 397a; συριγγων, Euripides, Tro. 127; ψαλτηρίου καί αὐλοῦ, Plutarch, mor., p. 713 c.); of wind, John 3:8; Acts 2:6; of thunder, Revelation 6:1; Revelation 14:2; Revelation 19:6, cf. ; noise, of a millstone, Revelation 18:22; of a thronging multitude, Revelation 19:1, 6; of chariots, Revelation 9:9; of wings, whir (Ezekiel 1:24), ibid.; of waters (Ezekiel 1:24; 4 Esdr. 6:17 []), Revelation 1:15; Revelation 14:2; Revelation 19:6; also with the genitive of a thing implying speech, the sound (A. V. voice): τοῦ ἀσπασμοῦ, Luke 1:44; ῤημάτων, Hebrews 12:19; the cry (of men), φωνή μεγάλη, a loud cry, Mark 15:37; the clamor of men making a noisy demand, Luke 23:28, cf. Acts 19:34; absolutely, a cry i. e. wailing, lamentation, Matthew 2:18 (from Jeremiah 38:15 ()).
2. a voice, i. e. the sound of uttered words: λαλεῖν φωνάς, Revelation 10:3; those who begin to cry out or call to anyone are said τήν φωνήν αἴρειν, Luke 17:13; πρός τινα, Acts 4:24; φωνήν ἐπαίρειν, Luke 11:27; Acts 2:14; Acts 14:11; Acts 22:22; (φωνῆς ... ἐκέκραξα (or ἐκκράζειν), Acts 24:21 (cf. Buttmann, § 143, 11)); φωνή μεγάλη added to verbs: to λέγειν, Revelation 5:12; Revelation 8:13; (ἐν φωνή μεγάλη Revelation 14:7 (Lachmann omits ἐν; )); to εἰπεῖν, Luke 8:28; Acts 14:10; to φάναι, Acts 26:24; to αἰνεῖν τόν Θεόν, Luke 19:37; with verbs of crying out, shouting: ἀναβοαν, Matthew 27:46 (R G L text T); βοᾶν (Matthew 27:46 L marginal reading Tr WH); Mark 15:34; Acts 8:7; φώνειν, (Mark 1:26 T Tr WH); Luke 23:46; Acts 16:28; (Revelation 14:18 L T Tr WH); ἀναφωνεῖν, Luke 1:42 (R G L Tr marginal reading); κηρύσσειν (ἐν φωνή μεγάλη), Revelation 5:2 (Rec. omits ἐν); κραυγάζειν, John 11:43; ἀνακράζειν, Luke 4:33; κράζειν. Matthew 27:50; Mark 1:26 (R G L); ; Acts 7:57, 60; Revelation 6:10; Revelation 7:2, 10; Revelation 10:3; ( Rec.); ; κράζων ἐν φωνή μεγάλη Revelation 14:15; ἐν ἰσχυρά φωνή, Revelation 18:2 (G L T Tr WH); μετά φωνῆς μεγάλης δοξάζων τόν Θεόν, Luke 17:15; of declarations from heaven, heard through no speaker is seen: ἰδού φωνή λέγουσα, Matthew 3:17; Matthew 17:5; ἔρχεται φωνή, Mark 9:7 (R G L Tr text); John 12:28; ἐξέρχεται, Revelation 16:17; Revelation 19:5; γίνεται φωνή, Mark 1:11 (T omits; WH brackets ἐγένετο; T Tr marginal reading WH); Luke 3:22; Luke 9:35; John 12:30; (Acts 7:31 (where Rec. adds πρός αὐτόν)); πρός τινα, Acts 10:13, 15; (φωνῆς ἐνεχθείσης αὐτῷ, 2 Peter 1:17); ἐγένοντο φωναί μεγάλαι, Revelation 11:15; (ἀπεκρίθη φωνή, Acts 11:9); ἀκούειν φωνήν (cl. Buttmann, §§ 132, 17; 144, 16 α.), Acts 9:4; Acts 22:9,(14); ; 2 Peter 1:18; Revelation 1:10; Revelation 4:1 (Buttmann, § 129, 8 b.); Revelation 6:6 (here L T Tr WH insert ὡς), Revelation 6:7 (here G omits; Tr brackets φωνήν); Revelation 9:13 (Buttmann, as above); (R G L WH marginal reading); ; ἀκούειν φωνῆς (Buttmann, § 132, 17; Winer's Grammar, § 30, 7d.), Acts 9:7; Acts 11:7; Acts 22:7; Rev. ( T Tr WH text); ; βλέπειν τήν φωνήν, i. e. the one who uttered the voice, Revelation 1:12. φωνή with a genitive of the subject: βοῶντος, Matthew 3:3; Mark 1:3; Luke 3:4; John 1:23, all from Isaiah 40:3; (ἀγγέλου ὅταν μέλλῃ σαλπίζειν, Revelation 10:7); ἡ φωνή τίνος, the natural (familiar) sound of one's voice, Acts 12:14; Revelation 3:20 (Song of Solomon 5:2); the manner of speaking, as a shepherd's (cry or call to iris sheep), John 10:3-5; to such 'voices' Jesus likens his precepts approved (`heard') by all the good, John 10:16, 27, cf. 18:37; ἀνθρώπου, human utterance, 2 Peter 2:16; φωνή τίνος, the voice of a clamorous person, Matthew 12:19 (Isaiah 42:2); of one exulting, jubilant, John 3:29; Revelation 18:23; ἀγγέλων πολλῶν, singing the praises of Christ, Revelation 5:11f; the sound of the words of Christ as he shall recall the dead to life (the Resurrection-cry), John 5:25, 28; ἀρχαγγέλου, the awakening shout of the archangel, the leader of the angelic host, 1 Thessalonians 4:16; τοῦ Θεοῦ, of God — teaching, admonishing, whether in the O. T. Scriptures or in the gospel, John 5:37; Hebrews 3:7, 15; Hebrews 4:7; shaking the earth, Hebrews 12:26; the speech, discourse, Θεοῦ ... οὐκ ἀνθρώπου, Acts 12:22; (τάς φωνάς τῶν προφητῶν, the predictions (`read every sabbath'), Acts 13:27); ἀλλάξαι τήν φωνήν. (See ἀλλάσσω), Galatians 4:20. 3. speech, i. e. a language, tongue: 1 Corinthians 14:10f (Josephus, contra Apion 1, 1; (1, 9, 2; 1, 14, 1, etc.); Cebes () tab. 33; Aelian v. h. 12, 48; (Diogenes Laërtius 8, 3; for other examples from Greek writings see Passow, under the word, p. 2377{b}; (Liddell and Scott, under the word, II. 3); Genesis 11:1; Deuteronomy 28:49; τῇ Ἑβραΐδι φωνή, 4 Macc. 12:7; τῇ πατρίῳ φωνή, 2 Macc. 7:8, 21, 27). (Synonym: cf. Schmidt, chapter 1 § 27; Trench, § lxxxix.; and see λαλέω, at the beginning.)
Topical Lexicon
Word Origin: Derived from the root verb φημί (phēmi), meaning "to speak" or "to say."
Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek φωνή corresponds to several Hebrew words that convey similar meanings, including:
• קוֹל (qol) • Strong's Hebrew 6963: Often translated as "voice" or "sound," used in contexts such as the voice of God (e.g., Genesis 3:8).
• שָׁמַע (shama) • Strong's Hebrew 8085: While primarily meaning "to hear," it is related to the concept of voice in the sense of listening to a voice or sound.
This entry provides a comprehensive understanding of the term φωνή, illustrating its significance in biblical texts and its role in conveying divine and human communication.
Usage: The word φωνή is used in various contexts throughout the New Testament, often referring to the voice of God, the voice of Jesus, or the voice of individuals. It can also describe sounds from nature or other sources.
Context: • General Overview: In the New Testament, φωνή is a versatile term that appears in a variety of contexts. It is used to describe both literal and metaphorical voices and sounds. The word is found in key passages that highlight divine communication, human interaction, and the natural world.
• Divine Communication: One of the most significant uses of φωνή is in reference to the voice of God. For example, during the baptism of Jesus, a voice from heaven declares, "This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased" (Matthew 3:17, BSB). This divine voice serves as a testament to Jesus' identity and mission.
• Voice of Jesus: The Gospels frequently mention the voice of Jesus, emphasizing His authority and the power of His words. In John 10:27, Jesus states, "My sheep listen to My voice; I know them, and they follow Me" (BSB). Here, φωνή underscores the intimate relationship between Jesus and His followers.
• Human Interaction: φωνή is also used to describe human voices, as seen in Acts 2:6, where the multitude hears the apostles speaking in their own languages: "When this sound rang out, a crowd came together in bewilderment, because each one heard them speaking his own language" (BSB). This event highlights the miraculous nature of the Holy Spirit's work at Pentecost.
• Natural and Other Sounds: Beyond human and divine voices, φωνή can refer to other types of sounds. In Revelation 14:2, John describes a heavenly scene: "And I heard a sound from heaven like the roar of many waters and like the sound of loud thunder" (BSB). This usage conveys the majesty and power of the heavenly realm.
• Theological Significance: Theologically, φωνή often signifies revelation and communication. It is through voices and sounds that God reveals His will, Jesus teaches His disciples, and the apostles proclaim the Gospel. The term underscores the importance of listening and responding to divine and authoritative voices.
Forms and Transliterations
φωναι φωναί φωναὶ φωναις φωναίς φωναῖς φωνας φωνάς φωνὰς Φωνη φωνή Φωνὴ φωνῇ φωνην φωνήν φωνὴν φωνηνς φωνης φωνής φωνῆς φωνων φωνών φωνῶν φωραθώσι phonai phonaì phōnai phōnaì phonais phonaîs phōnais phōnaîs phonas phonás phonàs phōnas phōnás phōnàs Phone Phonḕ Phōnē Phōnḕ phonêi phōnē̂i phonen phonḗn phonḕn phōnēn phōnḗn phōnḕn phones phonês phōnēs phōnē̂s phonon phonôn phōnōn phōnō̂n
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