λέγω
legōVerbG3004
to say
From: a primary verb;
Short Definition
properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas G2036 (ἔπω) and G5346 (φημί) generally refer to an individual expression or speech respectively; while G4483 (ῥέω) is properly to break silence merely, and G2980 (λαλέω) means an extended or random harangue)); by implication, to mean
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
1,254 timesAppears 1,254 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
Matthew
270
John
235
Luke
220
Mark
194
Acts
102
Key Passages
- 1 Corinthians 1:10
- John 12:22
- Luke 15:10
- Matthew 19:23
- Mark 14:45
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logos (G3056)
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