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

Luke 1:63 He asked for a writing tablet and wrote, “His name is John.” And they were all astonished.
Luke 1:66 All who heard took these things to their heart, saying (legontes | λέγοντες | pres act ptcp nom pl masc), “What, then, will this child be?” For the hand of the Lord was with him.
Luke 1:67 Zechariah, his father, was filled with the Holy Spirit and prophesied, saying (legōn | λέγων | pres act ptcp nom sg masc),
Luke 2:10 But the angel said (eipen | εἶπεν | aor act ind 3 sg) to them, “Do not be afraid; for behold, I announce to you good news of a great joy which will be for all the people,
Luke 2:13 And suddenly there was, with the angel, a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God and saying (legontōn | λεγόντων | pres act ptcp gen pl masc),
Luke 2:24 and to offer a sacrifice according to what is said (eirēmenon | εἰρημένον | perf pass ptcp acc sg neut) in the law of the Lord, “A pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons.”
Luke 2:28 he received him in his arms and blessed God and said (eipen | εἶπεν | aor act ind 3 sg),
Luke 2:34 Then Simeon blessed them and said (eipen | εἶπεν | aor act ind 3 sg) to Mary his mother, “Take note, this child is appointed for the fall and rising of many in Israel, and for a sign that will be opposed
Luke 2:48 And when they saw him, they were astounded, and his mother said (eipen | εἶπεν | aor act ind 3 sg) to him, “Child, why did you treat us like this? Look, your father and I have been terribly worried trying to find you.”
Luke 2:49 And he said (eipen | εἶπεν | aor act ind 3 sg) to them, “Why is it that you were looking for me? Did you not know that I would have to be in my Father’s house?”
Luke 3:7 So he said (elegen | ἔλεγεν | imperf act ind 3 sg) to the crowds that were coming out to be baptized by him, “You offspring of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the coming wrath?
Luke 3:8 Bear, then, fruits worthy of repentance. Do not even begin to say (legein | λέγειν | pres act inf ) to yourselves, ‘We have Abraham as our father.’ For I say (legō | λέγω | pres act ind 1 sg) to you that God is able, out of these stones, to raise up children to Abraham.
Luke 3:10 The crowds asked him saying (legontes | λέγοντες | pres act ptcp nom pl masc), “What, then, shall we do?”
Luke 3:11 And he (elegen | ἔλεγεν | imperf act ind 3 sg) would (elegen | ἔλεγεν | imperf act ind 3 sg) answer, saying (elegen | ἔλεγεν | imperf act ind 3 sg) to them, “He who has two tunics, let him share with the one who has none; and he who has food, let him do the same.”
Luke 3:12 Tax collectors also came to be baptized and they said (eipan | εἶπαν | aor act ind 3 pl) to him, “Teacher, what should we do?”
Luke 3:13 And he said (eipen | εἶπεν | aor act ind 3 sg) to them, “Collect no more than what has been prescribed for you.”
Luke 3:14 Soldiers were also questioning him, saying (legontes | λέγοντες | pres act ptcp nom pl masc), “And we, what should we do?” He said (eipen | εἶπεν | aor act ind 3 sg) to them, “Do not extort money from anyone, or accuse them falsely; and be content with your wages.”
Luke 3:16 John gave an answer to all, saying (legōn | λέγων | pres act ptcp nom sg masc), “I indeed baptize you with water, but there is coming one who is mightier than I, of whom I am not worthy to untie the thong of his sandals. He it is who will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.
Luke 4:3 The devil said (eipen | εἶπεν | aor act ind 3 sg) to him, “If you are the Son of God, tell (eipe | εἰπέ | aor act imperative 2 sg) this stone to become bread.”
Luke 4:6 The devil said (eipen | εἶπεν | aor act ind 3 sg) to him, “To you I will give all this authority and their glory, for to me it has been handed over, and to whomever I desire, I give it.
Luke 4:8 But Jesus answered, him, “It is written, ‘You shall worship the Lord your God and him only shall you serve.’”
Luke 4:9 Then he took him to Jerusalem and set him on the pinnacle of the temple and said (eipen | εἶπεν | aor act ind 3 sg) to him, “If you are the Son of God, throw yourself down from here;
Luke 4:12 But Jesus said (eipen | εἶπεν | aor act ind 3 sg) to him, “It has been said (eirētai | εἴρηται | perf pass ind 3 sg), ‘You are not to put the Lord your God to the test.’”
Luke 4:21 And he set about telling (legein | λέγειν | pres act inf ) them, “Today this scripture has been fulfilled in your ears.”
Luke 4:22 They were all bearing witness to him in that they were marveling at the gracious words that were coming from his mouth. Then they said (elegon | ἔλεγον | imperf act ind 3 pl), “Is not this Joseph’s son?”