λέγω

lego

I say

a primary verb; properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas ἔπω and φημί generally refer to an individual expression or speech respectively; while ῥέω is properly to break silence merely, and λαλέω 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.

G3004

John 13:21 · Word #14

Lexicon G3004

Lemmaλέγω
Transliterationlégō
Strong'sG3004
In-contextI say
LiteralI-say

Morphology V PRS ACT IND 1P SG All morphology codes

Part of Speech V — Verb — An action or state of being
Tense PRS — Present — Ongoing or repeated action
Voice ACT — Active — The subject performs the action
Mood IND — Indicative — States a fact or reality
Person 1P — 1st person — The speaker ("I" / "we")
Number SG — Singular — One

Lexical Info

Lemmaλέγω
Strong'sG3004

SIBI-P1 G3004-51

I lay forth (in words)

Rootλέγω (legō)
Core Meaningsto say, to speak, to tell, to declare, to lay forth in words, to relate systematically
Semantic Rangeto say, speak, tell, declare, ask, call, name, mean, command, recount, explain, assert
Conceptual Significanceλέγω is the foundational verb of verbal expression in the Greek New Testament and is closely related to λόγος (word, message, reason). It frequently introduces divine revelation, authoritative teaching, and covenantal declarations, underscoring the central role of spoken word in biblical faith.
Morphological NotesVerb, present active indicative, 1st person singular (Gr,V,IPA1,,S,). Denotes a current or customary act of speaking performed by the subject.
Rendering RationaleThe verb originally carries the sense of "laying" or "setting forth," which developed into the idea of expressing something in ordered speech. Rendering it as "I lay forth (in words)" preserves this root imagery while reflecting the present active indicative, first person singular—an ongoing, direct declaration by the speaker.

AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)

Words from Root λέγω (to say, to speak, to tell, to declare, to lay forth in words, to relate systematically)

SILEX Code Transliteration SIBI-P1
G3004-01 eipa I was laying-forth (in words)
G3004-02 eipan they were laying-forth (their words)
G3004-03 eipas you laid-forth (in word)

Word Usage (2353 occurrences of G3004)

Location Form Transliteration Meaning
Matthew 1:16 λεγόμενος legomenos called
Matthew 1:20 λέγων legon saying
Matthew 1:22 ῥηθὲν rethen was spoken
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