Vocabulary Form
λέγω
Definition

I say, speak

Erasmian
Modern
Root
λεγ
Frequency
2353
GK
3306
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 26:65 Then the high priest tore his robes and said (legōn | λέγων | pres act ptcp nom sg masc), “He has blasphemed! What further need do we have of witnesses? You have now heard his blasphemy.
Matthew 26:66 What is your verdict?” They answered, saying (eipan | εἶπαν | aor act ind 3 pl), “He deserves to die!”
Matthew 26:68 saying (legontes | λέγοντες | pres act ptcp nom pl masc), “Prophesy to us, you messiah! Who is it that struck you?”
Matthew 26:69 Now Peter was sitting outside in the courtyard; and a servant girl came up to him and said (legousa | λέγουσα | pres act ptcp nom sg fem), “You too were with Jesus of Galilee.”
Matthew 26:70 But he denied it before them all, saying (legōn | λέγων | pres act ptcp nom sg masc), “I do not know what you are talking (legeis | λέγεις | pres act ind 2 sg) about.”
Matthew 26:71 Then he went out into the gateway, where another servant girl saw him and said (legei | λέγει | pres act ind 3 sg) to those who were there, “This man was with Jesus the Nazarene.”
Matthew 26:73 And after a little while those standing around came up to Peter and said (eipon | εἶπον | aor act ind 3 pl), “Surely you too are one of them, for the way you talk makes it clear.”
Matthew 26:75 Then Peter remembered what Jesus had said (eirēkotos | εἰρηκότος | perf act ptcp gen sg masc), “Before the rooster crows, you will deny me three times.” And he went outside and wept bitterly.
Matthew 27:4 saying (legōn | λέγων | pres act ptcp nom sg masc), “I have sinned; I betrayed innocent blood.” But they said (eipan | εἶπαν | aor act ind 3 pl), “What is that to us? It is your responsibility!”
Matthew 27:6 But the ruling priests, picking up the coins, said (eipan | εἶπαν | aor act ind 3 pl), “It is not lawful to put these into the treasury, since it is blood money.”
Matthew 27:9 Then was fulfilled that which was spoken (rhēthen | ῥηθέν | aor pass ptcp nom sg neut) by the prophet Jeremiah, saying (legontos | λέγοντος | pres act ptcp gen sg masc), “They took the thirty silver coins, the price of him on whom a price had been set by some of the sons of Israel,
Matthew 27:11 Then Jesus stood before the governor; and the governor questioned him, saying (legōn | λέγων | pres act ptcp nom sg masc), “Are you the king of the Jews?” Jesus said, “You say (legeis | λέγεις | pres act ind 2 sg) so.”
Matthew 27:13 Then Pilate said (legei | λέγει | pres act ind 3 sg) to him, “Do you not hear how many accusations they are bringing against you?”
Matthew 27:16 At that time they were holding in custody a notorious prisoner named (legomenon | λεγόμενον | pres pass ptcp acc sg masc) Jesus Barabbas.
Matthew 27:17 So when the crowd had gathered, Pilate said (eipen | εἶπεν | aor act ind 3 sg) to them, “Which one do you want me to release for you: Jesus Barabbas, or Jesus who is called (legomenon | λεγόμενον | pres pass ptcp acc sg masc) Messiah?”
Matthew 27:19 But while Pilate was sitting on the judgment seat, his wife sent him a message, saying (legousa | λέγουσα | pres act ptcp nom sg fem), “Have nothing to do with that innocent man; for I have suffered many things in a dream today on account of him.”
Matthew 27:21 Once again the governor asked them, “Which of the two do you want me to release for you?” And they said (eipan | εἶπαν | aor act ind 3 pl), “Barabbas.”
Matthew 27:22 Pilate said (legei | λέγει | pres act ind 3 sg) to them, “Then what shall I do with Jesus who is called (legomenon | λεγόμενον | pres pass ptcp acc sg masc) Messiah?” With one voice they shouted (legousin | λέγουσιν | pres act ind 3 pl), “Let him be crucified!”
Matthew 27:23 Pilate asked, “But what crime has he committed?” But they shouted all the louder, “Crucify him!”
Matthew 27:24 So when Pilate saw that he was getting nowhere but rather that a riot was starting, he took water and washed his hands before the crowd, saying (legōn | λέγων | pres act ptcp nom sg masc), “I am innocent of this man’s blood; it is your responsibility.”
Matthew 27:25 And all the people answered, saying (eipen | εἶπεν | aor act ind 3 sg), “Let his blood be on us and on our children!”
Matthew 27:29 and twisting together a crown of thorns, they placed it on his head. They put a staff in his right hand, and kneeling before him they mocked him, saying (legontes | λέγοντες | pres act ptcp nom pl masc), “Hail, king of the Jews!”
Matthew 27:33 And when they came to a place called (legomenon | λεγόμενον | pres pass ptcp acc sg masc) Golgotha, which means (legomenos | λεγόμενος | pres pass ptcp nom sg masc) “Place of a Skull,”
Matthew 27:40 and saying (legontes | λέγοντες | pres act ptcp nom pl masc), “You who would destroy the temple and rebuild it in three days, save yourself! If you are the Son of God, come down from the cross!”
Matthew 27:41 The ruling priests along with the scribes and the elders were also mocking him in the same way, saying (elegon | ἔλεγον | imperf act ind 3 pl),