Phasko denotes making an assertion, whether in an accusation, a disputed report, or a self-description.

The attested uses show assertions made about a charge, a report concerning Jesus, and a claim of wisdom; the same basic use is visible across all three clauses.

1. Making an assertion · dominant

   The present active participle occurs with those joining an accusation in Acts 24:9 and with people describing themselves as wise in Romans 1:22; in Acts 24:9 the APB renders the clause "claiming that these things were so," and in Romans 1:22, "Claiming to be wise." The imperfect active indicative in Acts 25:19 occurs in Paul's statement concerning Jesus; the APB renders "whom Paul claimed to be alive."

   Acts 24:9Acts 25:19Romans 1:22

In the Anselm Project Bible: The APB uses "claiming" in Acts 24:9 and Romans 1:22 and "claimed" in Acts 25:19. These renderings confirm the clauses' overall presentation rather than establish finer distinctions.