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

to say, to speak

affirm over, maintain
to teach
to exhort, advise, to command, direct
to point out with words, intend, mean, mean to say
to call by name, to call, name
to speak out, speak of, mention

Usages (4/25)

Matthew 19:20

The young man saith unto him, All these things have I kept from my youth up: what lack I yet?

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Matthew 19:23

¶ Then said Jesus unto his disciples,

Verily I say unto you, That a rich man shall hardly enter into the kingdom of heaven.

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Matthew 19:24

And again I say unto you, It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.

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Matthew 19:25

When his disciples heard it, they were exceedingly amazed, saying, Who then can be saved?

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Matthew 19:28

And Jesus said unto them,

Breakdown

regeneration Late Latin regenerationem (nominative regeneratio) "a being born again" (etymonline.com).

The Reward

Wisdom 5:15-16 Ecclesiasticus 36:16 2 Esdras 2:45 1 Corinthians 9:25 2 Timothy 4:8 James 1:12 Revelation 2:26 Revelation 20:4 Revelation 22:12

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Matthew 20:6

And about the eleventh hour he went out, and found others standing idle, and saith unto them, Why stand ye here all the day idle?

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Matthew 20:7

They say unto him, Because no man hath hired us. He saith unto them, Go ye also into the vineyard; and whatsoever is right, that shall ye receive.

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Matthew 20:8

So when even was come, the lord of the vineyard saith unto his steward, Call the labourers, and give them their hire, beginning from the last unto the first.

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Matthew 20:12

Saying, These last have wrought but one hour, and thou hast made them equal unto us, which have borne the burden and heat of the day.

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Matthew 20:21

And he said unto her,

What wilt thou?

She saith unto him, Grant that these my two sons may sit, the one on thy right hand, and the other on the left, in thy kingdom.

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Matthew 20:22

But Jesus answered and said,

Ye know not what ye ask. Are ye able to drink of the cup that I shall drink of, and to be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with?

They say unto him, We are able.

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Matthew 20:23

And he saith unto them,

Ye shall drink indeed of my cup, and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with: but to sit on my right hand, and on my left, is not mine to give, but it shall be given to them for whom it is prepared of my Father.

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Matthew 20:30

¶ And, behold, two blind men sitting by the way side, when they heard that Jesus passed by, cried out, saying, Have mercy on us, O Lord, thou Son of David.

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Matthew 20:31

And the multitude rebuked them, because they should hold their peace: but they cried the more, saying, Have mercy on us, O Lord, thou Son of David.

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Matthew 20:33

They say unto him, Lord, that our eyes may be opened.

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Matthew 21:2

Saying unto them,

Go into the village over against you, and straightway ye shall find an ass tied, and a colt with her: loose them, and bring them unto me.

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Matthew 21:4

All this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying,

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Matthew 21:9

And the multitudes that went before, and that followed, cried, saying, Hosanna to the Son of David: Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord; Hosanna in the highest.

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Matthew 21:10

And when he was come into Jerusalem, all the city was moved, saying, Who is this?

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Matthew 21:11

And the multitude said, This is Jesus the prophet of Nazareth of Galilee.

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Matthew 21:13

And said unto them,

It is written, My house shall be called the house of prayer; but ye have made it a den of thieves.

Quoting Isaiah 56:7

Even them will I bring to my holy mountain, and make them joyful in my house of prayer: their burnt offerings and their sacrifices shall be accepted upon mine altar; for mine house shall be called an house of prayer for all people.

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