Strongs Number: G3004
- Greek Word
- λέγω
- Transliteration
- legō
- Phonetic
- leg'-o
- Part of Speech
- Verb
- Strongs Definition
-
properly to
lay
forth that is (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 - Thayers Definition
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1. to say, to speak
a. affirm over, maintain
b. to teach
c. to exhort, advise, to command, direct
d. to point out with words, intend, mean, mean to say
e. to call by name, to call, name
f. to speak out, speak of, mention
- Origin
- A primary verb
- Bible Usage
- ask bid boast call describe give out name put forth say (-ing on) shew speak tell utter.