G5335–φάσκω–phaskō

The Jews also joined in the charge, maintaining that these were facts.

φάσκοντες phaskontes “declaring”

But they quarrelled with him about certain matters connected with their own religion, and about one Jesus who had died, but--so Paul persistently maintained--is now alive.

ἔφασκεν ephasken “was affirming”

While boasting of their wisdom they became utter fools,

φάσκοντες phaskontes “Professing”