ἐρῶ

erōVerbG2046

to say

From: probably a fuller form of G4483 (ῥέω);

Short Definition

an alternate for G2036 (ἔπω) in certain tenses; to utter, i.e. speak or say

Full Lexicon Entry

1.in Hom., to pick out, gather, reckon, recount.
2.In Hdt. and Att., to say, speak, affirm, declare
Synonyms
λαλέω, which refers to the utterance, as *λέγω *to the meaning of what is said, its correspondence with thought .
LXX Usage: very freq., chiefly for אמר; λέγει for נְאֻם

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

49 times

Appears 49 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Matthew
21
Hebrews
6
Acts
5
John
5
Revelation
4

Key Passages

  • 2 Corinthians 12:9
  • Hebrews 10:15
  • Luke 2:24
  • Matthew 22:31
  • Matthew 5:31

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