λέγει

legei

he speaks

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 13:24 · Word #12

Lexicon G3004

Lemmaλέγω
Transliterationlégō
Strong'sG3004
In-contexthe speaks
Literalsays-speaks

Morphology V PRS ACT IND 3P 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 3P — 3rd person — The one spoken about ("he/she/it/they")
Number SG — Singular — One

Lexical Info

Lemmaλέγω
Strong'sG3004

SIBI-P1 G3004-44

he/she/it is laying-forth (in word)

Morphological NotesVerb; present tense (ongoing aspect), active voice, indicative mood, 3rd person singular. Denotes continuous or characteristic action performed by a singular subject.
Rendering RationaleThe verb λέγω properly carries the sense of "laying forth" in words, not merely making a sound but expressing ordered speech. The present active indicative, third person singular (IPA3S), is reflected by "he/she/it is laying-forth," conveying ongoing, active verbal expression as a statement of fact.

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Words from Root λέγω (to say, to speak, to tell, to declare, to lay forth, to recount, to mean)

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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