λεγομένην

legomenen

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 4:5 · Word #7

Lexicon G3004

Lemmaλέγω
Transliterationlégō
Strong'sG3004
In-contextcalled
Literalbeing-called

Morphology V PRS PASS PTCP ACC F 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 F — Feminine — Grammatical feminine
Number SG — Singular — One

Lexical Info

Lemmaλέγω
Strong'sG3004

SIBI-P1 G3004-55

the being-called (feminine, accusative singular)

Rootλέγω (legō)
Core Meaningsto say, to speak, to tell, to lay forth, to call, to name
Semantic Rangebeing said, being spoken of, being called, being named, so-called, designated
Conceptual SignificanceThis participial form often introduces explanatory or identificational phrases ("the one being called...") in the New Testament, linking spoken designation with identity. It underscores the biblical emphasis on naming and spoken declaration as acts that reveal character, role, or divine purpose.
Morphological NotesVerb, present passive participle, accusative feminine singular (Gr,V,PPP,AFS). It modifies a feminine noun in the accusative case and describes it as presently or characteristically being called/named.
Rendering RationaleThe rendering preserves the root sense of λέγω as "to say" or "to call/name" by using "being-called," reflecting the present tense and passive voice. The participial form is conveyed with "being-" to show ongoing or characteristic action, and the note specifies that it is accusative feminine singular, matching the morphology.

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Words from Root λέγω (to say, to speak, to tell, to lay forth, to call, 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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