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λέγω

Vocabulary form: 
levgw
Definition: 

I say, speak

Erasmian: 
Modern: 
Frequency: 
2,353
GK: 
3306
Root: 
*leg
Mnemonics: 

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

Mnemonic Singing: 

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

Mnemonics

Submitted by Albert on Thu, 2017-09-14 07:30

Sounds like the song from Frozen, "Let it go".

Submitted by AWOL on Thu, 2018-09-13 08:57

LEGO of my leg, I SAY!

Submitted by Veritas19 on Thu, 2021-10-07 13:41

I say Lego

Biblical Concordance

Matthew 26:23 Jesus answered, saying (eipen | εἶπεν | aor act ind 3 sg), “The one who has dipped his hand into the bowl with me will betray me.
Matthew 26:25 Then Judas, who would betray him, said (eipen | εἶπεν | aor act ind 3 sg), “Surely not I, Rabbi?” Jesus answered (legei | λέγει | pres act ind 3 sg) him, “It is as you have said.” (eipas | εἶπας | aor act ind 2 sg)
Matthew 26:26 And as they were eating, Jesus took bread; and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to his disciples, saying (eipen | εἶπεν | aor act ind 3 sg), “Take, eat; this is my body.”
Matthew 26:27 And he took a cup, and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, saying (legōn | λέγων | pres act ptcp nom sg masc), “Drink from it, all of you,
Matthew 26:29 But I say (legō | λέγω | pres act ind 1 sg) to you, I will never drink again of this fruit of the vine until that day when I drink the new wine with you in the kingdom of my Father.”
Matthew 26:31 Then Jesus said (legei | λέγει | pres act ind 3 sg) to them, “You will all fall away because of me this very night. For it stands written, ‘I will strike the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock will be scattered.’
Matthew 26:33 Peter answered, saying (eipen | εἶπεν | aor act ind 3 sg) to him, “Though they all fall away because of you, I will never fall away.”
Matthew 26:34 Jesus said to him, “I (legō | λέγω | pres act ind 1 sg) tell (legō | λέγω | pres act ind 1 sg) you the truth, this very night, before the rooster crows, you will deny me three times.”
Matthew 26:35 Peter said (legei | λέγει | pres act ind 3 sg) to him, “Even though I must die with you, I will never deny you!” And all the disciples said (eipan | εἶπαν | aor act ind 3 pl) the same.
Matthew 26:36 Then Jesus went with them to a place called (legomenon | λεγόμενον | pres pass ptcp acc sg neut) Gethsemane and he said (legei | λέγει | pres act ind 3 sg) to his disciples, “Sit here while I go over there and pray.”
Matthew 26:38 Then he said (legei | λέγει | pres act ind 3 sg) to them, “My soul is exceedingly sorrowful, to the point of death; remain here and keep watch with me.”
Matthew 26:39 And going a short distance beyond them, he threw face himself face, to the ground, praying, “My Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me! Yet not as I will but as you will.”
Matthew 26:40 Then he went to the disciples and found them sleeping. He said (legei | λέγει | pres act ind 3 sg) to Peter, “So, could you men not keep watch with me for a single hour?
Matthew 26:42 Once again he went away and prayed, saying (legōn | λέγων | pres act ptcp nom sg masc), “My Father, if this cannot pass unless I drink it, may your will be done.”
Matthew 26:44 So he left them and went away, and for the third time prayed again using (eipōn | εἰπών | aor act ptcp nom sg masc) the same words.
Matthew 26:45 Then he returned to his disciples and said (legei | λέγει | pres act ind 3 sg) to them, “Are you still sleeping and taking your rest? Look, the hour has come, and the Son of Man is about to be betrayed into the hands of sinners.
Matthew 26:48 The betrayer had given them a sign, saying (legōn | λέγων | pres act ptcp nom sg masc), “The one I will kiss, he is the one; seize him.”
Matthew 26:49 Without hesitation Judas went up to Jesus and said (eipen | εἶπεν | aor act ind 3 sg), “Greetings, Rabbi!” and kissed him.
Matthew 26:50 Jesus said (eipen | εἶπεν | aor act ind 3 sg) to him, “Comrade, do what you came to do.” Then they came forward, laid hands on Jesus and took him into custody.
Matthew 26:52 Then Jesus said (legei | λέγει | pres act ind 3 sg) to him, “Put your sword back into its place! For all who draw the sword will die by the sword.
Matthew 26:55 At that time Jesus said (eipen | εἶπεν | aor act ind 3 sg) to the crowds, “Have you come out with swords and clubs to capture me as though I were a robber? Every day I sat in the temple teaching, and you did not arrest me.
Matthew 26:61 and declared (eipan | εἶπαν | aor act ind 3 pl), “This man said, ‘I am able to destroy the temple of God and rebuild it in three days.’”
Matthew 26:62 And the high priest stood up and said (eipen | εἶπεν | aor act ind 3 sg) “Have you no answer to the charge these men are bringing against you?”
Matthew 26:63 But Jesus remained silent. Then the high priest said (eipen | εἶπεν | aor act ind 3 sg) to him, “I put you under oath by the living God, tell (eipēs | εἴπῃς | aor act subj 2 sg) us if you are the Messiah, the Son of God.”
Matthew 26:64 Jesus said (legei | λέγει | pres act ind 3 sg) to him, “It is as you have said (eipas | εἶπας | aor act ind 2 sg). Yet I tell (legō | λέγω | pres act ind 1 sg) you, from now on you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of The Power and coming on the clouds of heaven.”
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),

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