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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: 

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.