Definition
φάσκω
[in LXX: Genesis 26:20 (אָמַר), Bel.1.8, 2Ma.14.27 2Mac.14.32, 3Ma.3.7 * ;]
to affirm, assert: with accusative and inf., Acts 24:9; 25:19; with inf. and nom., Romans 1:22.
Hebrew words it translates
The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as φάσκω:
- אָמַרa.mar“to say”always
Usage patterns
Occurrences
3 total
- Acts 24:9φάσκοντες · asserting thatThe Jews concurred, asserting that these charges were true.
- Acts 25:19ἔφασκεν · affirmedThey only had some contentions with him regarding their own religion and a certain Jesus who had died, but whom Paul affirmed to be alive.
- Romans 1:22φάσκοντες · Although they claimedAlthough they claimed to be wise, they became fools,