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G3004

λέγω

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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

KJV Usage

ask, bid, boast, call, describe, give out, name, put forth, say(-ing, on), shew, speak, tell, utter

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