G3004Greekeἶpen

εἶπεν

properly, to "lay" forth, i.e., (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas g2036 and g5346 generally refer to an individual expression or speech respectively; while g4483 is properly to break silence merely, and g2980 means an extended or random harangue)); by implication, to mean

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Strong’s Definition

properly, to "lay" forth, i.e., (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas G2036 and G5346 generally refer to an individual expression or speech respectively; while G4483 is properly to break silence merely, and G2980 means an extended or random harangue)); by implication, to mean

Etymology & Derivation

a primary verb

KJV Usage

ask, bid, boast, call, describe, give out, name, put forth, say(-ing) (on), shew, speak, tell, utter

Detailed Definition

From Thayer’s Greek Lexicon outline.

  • 1.to say, to speak
  • 2.affirm over, maintain
  • 3.to teach
  • 4.to exhort, advise, to command, direct
  • 5.to point out with words, intend, mean, mean to say
  • 6.to call by name, to call, name
  • 7.to speak out, speak of, mention