λεγόμενον

legomenon

called

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 19:13 · Word #18

Lexicon G3004

Lemmaλέγω
Transliterationlégō
Strong'sG3004
In-contextcalled
Literalbeing-called

Morphology V PRS PASS PTCP ACC M SG All morphology codes

Part of Speech V — Verb — An action or state of being
Tense PRS — Present — Ongoing or repeated action
Voice PASS — Passive — The subject receives the action
Mood PTCP — Participle — A verbal adjective
Case ACC — Accusative — Direct object or extent
Gender M — Masculine — Grammatical masculine
Number SG — Singular — One

Lexical Info

Lemmaλέγω
Strong'sG3004

SIBI-P1 G3004-59

the being-spoken (one/thing)

Rootλέγω (legō)
Core Meaningsto lay forth, to say, to speak, to relate, to declare, to name
Semantic Rangebeing said, being spoken of, being called, being named, what is termed, what is reported
Conceptual SignificanceIn biblical usage, this form often introduces a designation or commonly used title ("the one being called..."). It highlights how identity, reputation, or theological meaning is conveyed through what is spoken or declared, underscoring the power of uttered word in shaping understanding.
Morphological NotesVerb, present passive participle, accusative singular (masculine or neuter). The present tense indicates ongoing action; passive voice marks the subject as receiving the action; participle functions adjectivally or substantivally; accusative case marks it as object in the clause.
Rendering RationaleThe participial form preserves the root sense of "laying forth" in speech. As a present passive participle, it conveys something "being spoken" or "being said" in an ongoing sense, and the accusative singular (masculine or neuter) is reflected by "the ... (one/thing)" functioning as a direct object.

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

Words from Root λέγω (to lay forth, to say, to speak, to relate, to declare, to name)

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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