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 (3/25)

Matthew 16:13

Breakdown

Son of man: Mortal man; man of the earth.

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Matthew 16:18

Breakdown

And the gates of hell shall not prevail against it:The church will not be destroyed.

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