Fame - Vine's Expository Dictionary of New Testament Words
Fame
[ A-1,Noun,G5345, pheme ]originally denoted a Divine voice, an oracle;" hence, "a saying or report" (akin to phemi, "to say," from a root meaning "to shine, to be clear;" hence, Lat., fama, Eng., "fame"), is rendered "fame" in Matthew 9:26; Luke 4:14.
Notes:
(1) In Luke 5:15, RV, logos, "a word, report, account," is translated "report," for AV, "fame." See REPORT.
(2) Akoe, "a hearing," is translated "report" in the RV of Matthew 4:24; Matthew 14:1; Mark 1:28, for AV, "fame." See EAR, No. 3. HEARING.
(3) Echos, "a noise, report, sound," is translated "rumor," in the RV of Luke 4:37, for AV, "fame;" "sound" in Acts 2:2; Hebrews 12:19. See RUMOR, SOUND.
[ B-1,Verb,G1310, diaphemizo ]
signifies "to spread abroad a matter," Matthew 28:15, RV; Mark 1:45, RV (from dia, "throughout," and phemi, "to say"); hence, "to spread abroad one's fame," Matthew 9:31. All the passages under this heading relate to the testimony concerning Christ in the days of His flesh.