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ῥέω

hreō

Modern Summary of Abbott-Smith’s Lexicon (1922)

The word ῥέω (hreō) primarily means "to say, speak, affirm, or declare." It can refer to spoken words, written statements, or even unspoken thoughts. The term is used in various contexts, including direct speech, indirect speech, and naming or calling something.

to utter, i.e. speak or say

The Greek word hreō means "to utter, i.e. speak or say," encompassing related ideas including command, make, say, speak.

Lexical data derived from Strong's Exhaustive Concordance. See full disclaimer

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ῥέωâmar — to say (used with great latitude)

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