λέγω
legō
Modern Summary of Dodson’s Lexicon (2010)
The word "λέγω" primarily means to say, speak, or express something verbally. It can also refer to naming or calling something, often in a passive sense. Additionally, it may imply giving instructions or commands.
to say; to speak, declare, or affirm
Etymologically, legō traces to a primary verb. In the King James Version, this word is translated as ask, bid, boast, call, describe, give out, name, and put forth.
Acts as a root form within the "a primary verb;" word family, giving rise to related terms across Scripture.
The semantic range of legō — spanning meanings like ask, bid, boast — suggests a word whose full significance cannot be captured by a single English term. As part of the "a primary verb;" word family, this term connects to a broader network of related concepts in biblical thought.
Lexical data derived from Strong's Exhaustive Concordance. See full disclaimer
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