Vocabulary Form
λέγω
Definition

I say, speak

Erasmian
Modern
Frequency
2353
GK
3306
Forms
(ἔλεγον), ἐρῶ, εἶπον or εἶπα, εἴρηκα, εἴρημαι, ἐρρέθην or ἐρρήθην
Mnemonics

I say, let go of my well-known waffle.

Mnemonic Singing

By His love and power controlling,
all I do and say.

Song

Biblical Concordance

Matthew 14:2 And he said (eipen | εἶπεν | aor act ind 3 sg) to his servants, “This is John the Baptist; he has risen from the dead; and that is why miraculous powers are at work in him.”
Matthew 14:4 because John had been telling (elegen | ἔλεγεν | imperf act ind 3 sg) him, “It is not lawful for you to have her.”
Matthew 14:15 When evening came, the disciples approached him, saying (legontes | λέγοντες | pres act ptcp nom pl masc), “This is a deserted place and the hour is now late; send the crowds away so they can go into the villages and buy food for themselves.”
Matthew 14:16 But Jesus said (eipen | εἶπεν | aor act ind 3 sg) to them, “They have no need to go away; you give them something to eat.”
Matthew 14:17 And they said (legousin | λέγουσιν | pres act ind 3 pl) to him, “We have nothing here but five loaves and two fish.”
Matthew 14:18 And he said (eipen | εἶπεν | aor act ind 3 sg), “Bring them here to me.”
Matthew 14:26 When the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were frightened and said (legontes | λέγοντες | pres act ptcp nom pl masc), “It is a ghost!” And they cried out in fear.
Matthew 14:27 But right away Jesus spoke to them, saying (legōn | λέγων | pres act ptcp nom sg masc), “Take courage, it is I! Do not be afraid.”
Matthew 14:28 And Peter answered him, saying (eipen | εἶπεν | aor act ind 3 sg), “Lord, if it is you, tell me to come to you on the water.”
Matthew 14:29 And he said (eipen | εἶπεν | aor act ind 3 sg), “Come!” So Peter got out of the boat, stepped out on the water and headed toward Jesus.
Matthew 14:30 But when he realized that the wind was blustery, he became afraid; and starting to sink, he cried out, “Lord, save me!”
Matthew 14:31 And immediately Jesus reached out his hand, took hold of him, and said (legei | λέγει | pres act ind 3 sg) to him, “O you of little faith, why did you doubt?”
Matthew 14:33 And those in the boat worshiped him, saying (legontes | λέγοντες | pres act ptcp nom pl masc), “Truly you are the Son of God.”
Matthew 15:1 Then Pharisees and scribes came to Jesus from Jerusalem, saying (legontes | λέγοντες | pres act ptcp nom pl masc),
Matthew 15:3 But he answered them, saying (eipen | εἶπεν | aor act ind 3 sg), “And why do you break the commandment of God for the sake of your tradition?
Matthew 15:4 For God said (eipen | εἶπεν | aor act ind 3 sg), ‘Honor your father and mother,’ and, ‘Whoever speaks evil of his father or mother must be put to death.’
Matthew 15:5 But you say (legete | λέγετε | pres act ind 2 pl), ‘Whoever says (eipē | εἴπῃ | aor act subj 3 sg) to his father or his mother, “Whatever benefit you might have received from me is a gift to God,”
Matthew 15:7 You hypocrites! Well did Isaiah prophesy about you, when he said: (legōn | λέγων | pres act ptcp nom sg masc)
Matthew 15:10 And he (eipen | εἶπεν | aor act ind 3 sg) called the crowd to him and said (eipen | εἶπεν | aor act ind 3 sg) to them, “Hear and understand:
Matthew 15:12 Then the disciples came and said (legousin | λέγουσιν | pres act ind 3 pl) to him, “Do you know that the Pharisees were offended when they heard what you said?”
Matthew 15:13 And he answered, saying (eipen | εἶπεν | aor act ind 3 sg), “Every plant that my heavenly Father did not plant will be rooted up.
Matthew 15:15 Then Peter answered him, saying (eipen | εἶπεν | aor act ind 3 sg), “Explain this parable to us.”
Matthew 15:16 And he said (eipen | εἶπεν | aor act ind 3 sg), “Are you without understanding even now?
Matthew 15:22 And a Canaanite woman from that region came out and began to shout, saying (legousa | λέγουσα | pres act ptcp nom sg fem), “Have mercy on me, O Lord, Son of David; my daughter is horribly demon-possessed.”
Matthew 15:23 But he answered her not a word. And his disciples came and urged him, saying (legontes | λέγοντες | pres act ptcp nom pl masc), “Send her away, because she keeps shouting after us.”