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λέγω
LAY-go
I say, I speak
verb
Appears 2354× in the Greek New Testament — among the most common words in the Greek New Testament.

In the New Testament

Lexicon, dialogue, logic — all trace to λέγω. Second most common verb in NT.

Memory Hook

LAY-go — "LEGO: I SAY you cannot have that piece!"

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