G3004

λέγω

legō

Verb · A root word

A primary verb; properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas G2036 and G5346 generally refer to an individual expression or speech respectively; while G4483 is properly to break silence merely, and G2980 means an extended or random harangue)); by implication, to mean:—ask, bid, boast, call, describe, give out, name, put forth, say(-ing, on), shew, speak, tell, utter.

Outline

  1. to say, to speak
    1. affirm over, maintain
    2. to teach
    3. to exhort, advise, to command, direct
    4. to point out with words, intend, mean, mean to say
    5. to call by name, to call, name
    6. to speak out, speak of, mention

Usages (2/25)

Matthew 11:7

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reed shaken with the wind A weak, feeble person. I.e. John the Baptist was a rough man.

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Matthew 11:11

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he that is least ... greater than he As great as John the Baptist (Elijah) was, the Apostles of Greatmillstone are greater than him.

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Matthew 11:17

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The prophets have prophesied but their fellows aren't listening.

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Matthew 13:14

Quoting Isaiah 6:9

¶ And he said, Go, and tell this people, Hear ye indeed, but understand not; and see ye indeed, but perceive not.

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