# λέγω (legō)

Strong’s G2046. 49 New Testament occurrences.

(denoting speech in progress), (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command.

Lexicon: Dodson, public domain.

Canonical: https://apologetics.wiki/bible/greek/lego-g2046

## Occurrences

- [Matthew 1:22](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/matthew/1/22) — Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying,
- [Matthew 2:15](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/matthew/2/15) — And was there until the death of Herod: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying, Out of Egypt have I called my son.
- [Matthew 2:17](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/matthew/2/17) — Then was fulfilled that which was spoken by Jeremy the prophet, saying,
- [Matthew 2:23](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/matthew/2/23) — And he came and dwelt in a city called Nazareth: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophets, He shall be called a Nazarene.
- [Matthew 3:3](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/matthew/3/3) — For this is he that was spoken of by the prophet Esaias, saying, The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths stra…
- [Matthew 4:14](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/matthew/4/14) — That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying,
- [Matthew 5:21](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/matthew/5/21) — Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not kill; and whosoever shall kill shall be in danger of the judgment:
- [Matthew 5:27](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/matthew/5/27) — Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not commit adultery:
- [Matthew 5:31](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/matthew/5/31) — It hath been said, Whosoever shall put away his wife, let him give her a writing of divorcement:
- [Matthew 5:33](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/matthew/5/33) — Again, ye have heard that it hath been said by them of old time, Thou shalt not forswear thyself, but shalt perform unto the Lord thine oaths:
- [Matthew 5:38](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/matthew/5/38) — Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth:
- [Matthew 5:43](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/matthew/5/43) — Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy.
- [Matthew 8:17](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/matthew/8/17) — That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying, Himself took our infirmities, and bare our sicknesses.
- [Matthew 12:17](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/matthew/12/17) — That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying,
- [Matthew 13:35](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/matthew/13/35) — That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying, I will open my mouth in parables; I will utter things which have been kept secret from the…
- [Matthew 21:4](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/matthew/21/4) — All this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying,
- [Matthew 22:31](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/matthew/22/31) — But as touching the resurrection of the dead, have ye not read that which was spoken unto you by God, saying,
- [Matthew 24:15](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/matthew/24/15) — When ye therefore shall see the abomination of desolation, spoken of by Daniel the prophet, stand in the holy place, (whoso readeth, let him understand:)
- [Matthew 26:75](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/matthew/26/75) — And Peter remembered the word of Jesus, which said unto him, Before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice. And he went out, and wept bitterly.
- [Matthew 27:9](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/matthew/27/9) — Then was fulfilled that which was spoken by Jeremy the prophet, saying, And they took the thirty pieces of silver, the price of him that was valued, whom they…
- [Matthew 27:35](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/matthew/27/35) — And they crucified him, and parted his garments, casting lots: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, They parted my garments among them,…
- [Mark 13:14](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/mark/13/14) — But when ye shall see the abomination of desolation, spoken of by Daniel the prophet, standing where it ought not, (let him that readeth understand,) then let…
- [Luke 2:24](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/luke/2/24) — And to offer a sacrifice according to that which is said in the law of the Lord, A pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons.
- [Luke 4:12](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/luke/4/12) — And Jesus answering said unto him, It is said, Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God.
- [John 4:18](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/john/4/18) — For thou hast had five husbands; and he whom thou now hast is not thy husband: in that saidst thou truly.
- [John 6:65](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/john/6/65) — And he said, Therefore said I unto you, that no man can come unto me, except it were given unto him of my Father.
- [John 12:50](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/john/12/50) — And I know that his commandment is life everlasting: whatsoever I speak therefore, even as the Father said unto me, so I speak.
- [John 14:29](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/john/14/29) — And now I have told you before it come to pass, that, when it is come to pass, ye might believe.
- [John 15:15](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/john/15/15) — Henceforth I call you not servants; for the servant knoweth not what his lord doeth: but I have called you friends; for all things that I have heard of my Fath…
- [Acts 2:16](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/acts/2/16) — But this is that which was spoken by the prophet Joel;
- [Acts 8:24](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/acts/8/24) — Then answered Simon, and said, Pray ye to the LORD for me, that none of these things which ye have spoken come upon me.
- [Acts 13:34](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/acts/13/34) — And as concerning that he raised him up from the dead, now no more to return to corruption, he said on this wise, I will give you the sure mercies of David.
- [Acts 13:40](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/acts/13/40) — Beware therefore, lest that come upon you, which is spoken of in the prophets;
- [Acts 17:28](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/acts/17/28) — For in him we live, and move, and have our being; as certain also of your own poets have said, For we are also his offspring.
- [Romans 4:18](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/romans/4/18) — Who against hope believed in hope, that he might become the father of many nations, according to that which was spoken, So shall thy seed be.
- [Romans 9:12](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/romans/9/12) — It was said unto her, The elder shall serve the younger.
- [Romans 9:26](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/romans/9/26) — And it shall come to pass, that in the place where it was said unto them, Ye are not my people; there shall they be called the children of the living God.
- [2 Corinthians 12:9](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/2-corinthians/12/9) — And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities,…
- [Galatians 3:16](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/galatians/3/16) — Now to Abraham and his seed were the promises made. He saith not, And to seeds, as of many; but as of one, And to thy seed, which is Christ.
- [Hebrews 1:13](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/hebrews/1/13) — But to which of the angels said he at any time, Sit on my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool?
- [Hebrews 4:3](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/hebrews/4/3) — For we which have believed do enter into rest, as he said, As I have sworn in my wrath, if they shall enter into my rest: although the works were finished from…
- [Hebrews 4:4](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/hebrews/4/4) — For he spake in a certain place of the seventh day on this wise, And God did rest the seventh day from all his works.
- [Hebrews 10:9](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/hebrews/10/9) — Then said he, Lo, I come to do thy will, O God. He taketh away the first, that he may establish the second.
- [Hebrews 10:15](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/hebrews/10/15) — Whereof the Holy Ghost also is a witness to us: for after that he had said before,
- [Hebrews 13:5](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/hebrews/13/5) — Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.
- [Revelation 6:11](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/revelation/6/11) — And white robes were given unto every one of them; and it was said unto them, that they should rest yet for a little season, until their fellowservants also an…
- [Revelation 7:14](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/revelation/7/14) — And I said unto him, Sir, thou knowest. And he said to me, These are they which came out of great tribulation, and have washed their robes, and made them white…
- [Revelation 9:4](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/revelation/9/4) — And it was commanded them that they should not hurt the grass of the earth, neither any green thing, neither any tree; but only those men which have not the se…
- [Revelation 19:3](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/revelation/19/3) — And again they said, Alleluia. And her smoke rose up for ever and ever.