Strong's Number G3004

λέγω

lego · leg'-o

Transliteration:

lego{leg'-o}

Word Origin:

a root word

TDNT:

4:69,505

Part of Speech:

verb

Strong's Definition:

properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas G2036 (ἔπω) and G5346 (φημί) generally refer to an individual expression or speech respectively; while G4483 (ῥέω) is properly to break silence merely, and G2980 (λαλέω) means an extended or random harangue)); by implication, to mean

Usage in the KJV:

say 289, speak 30, call 4, tell 28, misc 17

Total: 1343
Occurs 1177 times in the Greek text.

Definition:

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