Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
sound
Usage: φθόγγος, -ου, ὁ (φθέγγομαι), [in LXX: Psa.19:4 (קַו), Wis.19:18 * ;] a sound: Rom.10:18 (LXX) 1Co.14:7.† (AS)
Strong's Number
G5353
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
4
Books
4
Strong's G5353 Quick Answer
Strong's G5353 φθόγγος (phthoggos) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. phthoggos (fthong'-gos) n. 1. utterance, i.e. a musical note (vocal or instrumental) [from G5350] It has 4 linked Bible usages across 4 books. Visible English usage signals include sound. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
- Meaning
- phthoggos (fthong'-gos) n. 1. utterance, i.e. a musical note (vocal or instrumental) [from G5350]
- Usage
- 4 linked usages
- Books
- 4 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
- Usage Words
- sound
Meaning and Definition
phthoggos (fthong'-gos) n. 1. utterance, i.e. a musical note (vocal or instrumental) [from G5350] KJV: sound Root(s): G5350
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G5353. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G5353 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render phthoggos, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.
sound
Romans 10:18
How Strong's G5353 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.
- The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 2 linked usages.
- This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.
- Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.
In the Septuagint (LXX)
Strong's G5353 (φθόγγος) appears 3 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.
Sample Septuagint occurrences:
- Genesis 10:26 — Ελμωδαδ
- Psalms 18:5 — φθόγγος
- Wisdom of Solomon 19:18 — φθόγγοι
Strong's G5353 by Corpus
Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.
Strong's G5353 in the New Testament
2 indexed usages in New Testament.
But I say, Have they not heard? Yes verily, their sound went into all the earth, and their words unto the ends of the world.
And even things without life giving sound, whether pipe or harp, except they give a distinction in the sounds, how shall it be known what is piped or harped?
Strong's G5353 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
1 indexed usage in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
In the sun he has set his tabernacle; And he comes forth as a bridegroom out of his chamber: He will exult as a giant to run his course.
Strong's G5353 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha
1 indexed usage in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
For the elements were changed in themselves by a kind of harmony, Like as in a psaltery notes change the name of the tune, And yet are always sounds; Which may well be perceived by the sight of the things that have been done.
Usage Excerpts
First 4 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G5353.
In the sun he has set his tabernacle; And he comes forth as a bridegroom out of his chamber: He will exult as a giant to run his course.
But I say, Have they not heard? Yes verily, their sound went into all the earth, and their words unto the ends of the world.
And even things without life giving sound, whether pipe or harp, except they give a distinction in the sounds, how shall it be known what is piped or harped?
For the elements were changed in themselves by a kind of harmony, Like as in a psaltery notes change the name of the tune, And yet are always sounds; Which may well be perceived by the sight of the things that have been done.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G5353, grouped by book.
Psalms 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Romans 1 usage, New Testament
1 Corinthians 1 usage, New Testament
Wisdom of Solomon 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Strong's G5353 FAQ
What does phthongos (φθόγγος) mean?
Phthongos (Strong's G5353) is a Greek word most simply glossed "sound". phthoggos (fthong'-gos) n. 1. utterance, i.e. a musical note (vocal or instrumental) [from G5350]
How many times is phthongos (φθόγγος) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 4 linked usages for Strong's G5353 across 4 books.
Where can I study phthongos (φθόγγος) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G5353 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
What English words translate phthongos (φθόγγος)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as sound. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.
Does Strong's G5353 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?
Yes. The current local index includes 1 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 1 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G5353, with linked reader references where each row is available.