λέγει

legei

he says

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

Mark 5:39 · Word #3

Lexicon G3004

Lemmaλέγω
Transliterationlégō
Strong'sG3004
In-contexthe says
Literalhe-says

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)

Rootλέγω (legō)
Core Meaningsto say, to speak, to tell, to declare, to lay forth, to recount, to mean
Semantic Rangeto say, speak, tell, declare, recount, explain, command, name, assert, mean or intend
Conceptual Significanceλέγω is the foundational verb of speech in the Greek Scriptures, frequently introducing divine utterance, prophetic declaration, and authoritative teaching. It underscores speech as purposeful and ordered expression, often carrying covenantal, revelatory, or judicial weight.
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.

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

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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