ἈΠΟΦΘΕΓΜΑ, ἀποφθεγμα
APOPHTHEGMA, apophthegma
Sounds Like: ah-poph-THEG-mah
Translations: utterance, a saying, aphorism, a declaration
From the root: ἈΠΟΦΘΕΓΜΑ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This word refers to a notable saying, a pithy declaration, or a significant utterance. It often implies a wise or memorable statement, typically spoken by an important person. It is a compound word derived from 'ἀπό' (apo), meaning 'from' or 'forth', and 'φθέγγομαι' (phthengomai), meaning 'to utter' or 'to speak'.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter
Strong’s number: G0669 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Swete's Recension of the Greek Septuagint
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