UBS Dictionary of the Greek New Testament

Sense 1: sound

Semantic entry: 14.74

Semantic domains: Physical Events and States

Subdomains: Sound

Definition: any type of sound, including human speech, but normally a distinctive type of sound as opposed to confused noise

Notes: In many languages an important distinction is made between verbal sounds, that is to say, the sounds of speech, and non-verbal sounds. In some languages musical sounds also require a very special type of terminology, often with distinctions made depending upon the type of instrument involved.

Sense 2: utterance, message, what is uttered

Semantic entry: 33.104

Semantic domains: Communication

Subdomains: Speak, Talk

Definition: (derivative of φθέγγομαι ‘to utter,’ 33.76: ἀποφθέγγομαι / 33.76: φθέγγομαι) an utterance, with possible focus upon the clarity of the verbal sounds