The term "said" is a common verb in the Bible, used to denote speech or communication. It appears frequently throughout both the Old and New Testaments, indicating the importance of spoken words in biblical narratives and teachings. The act of speaking is often attributed to God, prophets, Jesus Christ, and other key figures, highlighting the power and authority of their words.

Divine Speech

In the Bible, when God "said" something, it often signified a divine command or revelation. The creation account in Genesis is a prime example, where God's spoken word brings the universe into existence: "And God said, 'Let there be light,' and there was light" (Genesis 1:3). This demonstrates the power of God's word to create and shape reality.

Prophetic Utterances

Prophets in the Bible frequently begin their messages with phrases like "Thus says the LORD," indicating that what they "said" was not their own words but those of God. This is seen in the prophetic books, where the phrase underscores the authority and divine origin of the message. For instance, in Jeremiah 1:9, it is written, "Then the LORD reached out His hand, touched my mouth, and said to me: 'Behold, I have put My words in your mouth'" .

Jesus' Teachings

In the New Testament, Jesus' words carry profound significance. His teachings, parables, and declarations are often introduced with "Jesus said." For example, in John 14:6, Jesus "said to him, 'I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me'" . This statement is central to Christian doctrine, emphasizing the exclusivity of Christ as the path to salvation.

Apostolic Preaching

The apostles, following the resurrection and ascension of Jesus, continued to spread His teachings. Their speeches and writings, often prefaced with "said," were instrumental in the early church's growth. In Acts 2:38, Peter "said to them, 'Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit'" . This highlights the role of apostolic speech in conveying the message of the Gospel.

Human Interaction

Beyond divine and prophetic speech, the Bible also records numerous instances of human interaction where individuals "said" things to one another. These dialogues often reveal character, intention, and the unfolding of God's plan through human history. For example, in Genesis 22:7, Isaac "said to his father Abraham, 'My father!' 'Here I am, my son,' Abraham replied. 'The fire and the wood are here,' said Isaac, 'but where is the lamb for the burnt offering?'" . This exchange sets the stage for the profound test of faith that follows.

Conclusion

The verb "said" in the Bible is more than a simple indicator of speech; it is a vehicle for divine revelation, teaching, and the unfolding of God's redemptive plan. Whether through the voice of God, the teachings of Jesus, the proclamations of prophets, or the interactions of ordinary people, what is "said" in the Bible carries weight and significance, shaping the faith and understanding of believers throughout history.1. (v.) imp. & p. p. of Say.

2. (a.) Before-mentioned; already spoken of or specified; aforesaid; -- used chiefly in legal style.

3. (imp. & p. p.) of Say.

4275b. proeipon -- to say before
... of prolego Definition to say before NASB Word Usage foretold (2), forewarned (1),
previously said (1), said before (3), spoken beforehand (2), told...in ...
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3056. logos -- a word (as embodying an idea), a statement, a ...
... length* (1), matter (4), matters (1), message (10), news (3), preaching (1), question
(2), reason (2), reasonable (1), remark (1), report (1), said (1), say (1 ...
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626. apologeomai -- to give an account of oneself, hence to defend ...
... I give a defense, defend myself Definition: I give a defense, defend myself (especially
in a law court): it can take an object of what is said in defense. ...
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611. apokrinomai -- to answer
... answered (169), answered answered (1), answering (8), answers (1), made...answer
(1), replied (2), reply (1), respond (1), responded (2), response (1), said (1 ...
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1097. ginosko -- to come to know, recognize, perceive
... 1097 ("experientially know") is used for example in Lk 1:34, "And Mary [a virgin]
said to the angel, 'How will this be since I do not (1097 = sexual intimacy ...
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5346. phemi -- to declare, say
... Word Origin from a prim. root pha- Definition to declare, say NASB Word Usage claim
(1), mean (1), replied (1), said (57), say (4), says (2), stated (1). ...
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4436. puthon -- Python, a mythical serpent slain by Apollo ...
... puthon Phonetic Spelling: (poo'-thone) Short Definition: a divining spirit Definition:
a divining spirit, Python, called after the Pythian serpent said to have ...
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2981. lalia -- talk
... Word Origin from laleo Definition talk NASB Word Usage said (1), way...talk (1),
what...saying (1). saying, speech. From laleo; talk -- saying, speech. ...
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2980. laleo -- to talk
... Word Origin from lalos (talkative) Definition to talk NASB Word Usage made (1),
proclaiming (1), said (6), say (5), saying (7), says (2), speak (95), speak ...
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537b. apaspazomai -- to take leave of
... Word Origin from apo and aspazomai Definition to take leave of NASB Word Usage said
farewell (1). 537a, 537b. apaspazomai. 538 . Strong's Numbers.
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560. amar -- to say, tell, command
... 559, 560. amar. 561 . to say, tell, command. Transliteration: amar Phonetic
Spelling: (am-ar') Short Definition: said. Word Origin ...
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559. amar -- to utter, say
... 558, 559. amar. 560 . to utter, say. Transliteration: amar Phonetic Spelling:
(aw-mar') Short Definition: said. Word Origin a prim. ...
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5002. neum -- utterance
... speaks (1). has said, said. From na'am; an oracle -- (hath) said, saith. see
HEBREW na'am. 5001, 5002. neum. 5003 . Strong's Numbers.
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1697. dabar -- speech, word
... 4), records (5), regard (1), render (1), reply* (1), report (4), reported* (1),
reports (4), request (3), required (2), requires (1), rule (2), said (5), same ...
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6030a. anah -- to answer, respond
... giving (1), go (1), grant them their petition (1), hailed (1), have (1), replied
(29), replied* (1), respond (6), responded (3), responded* (7), said (1), said ...
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6310. peh -- mouth
... 2), one end to the other (1), one end to another (1), opening (11), parts (1), portion
(2), promised* (1), proportion (5), proportionate (2), said* (1), say (1 ...
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561. emer -- speech, word
... answer, appointed unto him, saying, speech, word. From 'amar; something said --
answer, X appointed unto him, saying, speech, word. see HEBREW 'amar. 560, 561 ...
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3982. maamar -- a word, command
... commandment, decree. From 'amar; something (authoritatively) said, ie An edict --
commandment, decree. see HEBREW 'amar. 3981, 3982. maamar. 3983 . ...
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568. Amaryahu -- "Yah has promised," the name of several ...
... Amariah. Or prolonged tamaryahuw {am-ar-yaw'-hoo}; from 'amar and Yahh; Jah has
said (ie Promised); Amarjah, the name of nine Israelites -- Amariah. ...
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4480. min -- from
... 1), previously* (1), promised* (1), rather than (7), recently* (1), regard (1),
regarding* (1), removed (1), responsible* (1), result (1), said* (1), same (2 ...
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The He-Said Girl
... THE HE-SAID GIRL. Sometimes, when I am walking ... And often I hear the phrase
"He said" this, or "He said" that. There are girls who do ...
/.../chidley/fifty-two story talks to boys and girls/the he-said girl.htm

What is Said of the Father and Son Together, and what Not.
... Book VI. Chapter 2 ."What is Said of the Father and Son Together, and What
Not. 3. But if nothing is spoken of the Father as such ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/augustine/on the holy trinity/chapter 2 what is said.htm

Whether what is Said of God and of Creatures is Univocally ...
... THE NAMES OF GOD (TWELVE ARTICLES) Whether what is said of God and of
creatures is univocally predicated of them? Objection 1: It ...
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Why the Passover is Said to be that of the "Jews. " Its ...
... 11. Why the Passover is Said to Be that of the "Jews." Its Institution: and the
Distinction Between "Feasts of the Lord" And Feasts Not So Spoken of. ...
/.../origen/origens commentary on the gospel of john/11 why the passover is.htm

But This, as I Said, I do not Mention...
... Book VII. 8 But this, as I said, I do not mention? But this, as I said,
I do not mention, but allow it to pass away in silence. ...
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What is to be Said of the Sea of Apamia.
... A Chorographical Century. Chapters 61-70 Chapter 68 What is to be said
of the sea of Apamia. 'The sea of Apamia' is reckoned the ...
/.../lightfoot/from the talmud and hebraica/chapter 68 what is to.htm

What is Said of God in Time, is Said Relatively, not Accidentally.
... Book V. Chapter 16."What is Said of God in Time, is Said Relatively, Not
Accidentally. 17. Nor let it trouble us that the Holy ...
/.../augustine/on the holy trinity/chapter 16 what is said of.htm

How this that is Said of the Devil in the Gospel is to be ...
... Second Conference of Abbot Moses. Chapter XXV. How this that is said of the devil
in the gospel is to be understood; viz., that "he is a liar, and his father.". ...
/.../cassian/the works of john cassian /chapter xxv how this that.htm

A Prayer to be Said for the Sick by them who visit Him.
... THE PRACTICE OF PIETY. A Prayer to be said for the Sick by them who visit
him. O merciful Father, who art the Lord and giver of ...
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Said, I Will Go up to the Palmtree, and I Will Take Hold of the ...
... 8. I said, I will go up to the palmtree, and I will take hold of the fruit thereof;
and thy breasts shall be as clusters of the vine, and the smell of thy ...
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Said (42930 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Said (42930 Occurrences). Said is used 42930 times in
12 translations. You can narrow your search using the Advanced Bible Search. ...
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Said'i (1 Occurrence)
Said'i. Saidest, Said'i. Saidst . Multi-Version Concordance
Said'i (1 Occurrence). John 14:28 You heard how I told you ...
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Well-said (1 Occurrence)
Well-said. Well's, Well-said. Well-satisfied . Multi-Version
Concordance Well-said (1 Occurrence). Romans 16:18 For ...
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Speakest (30 Occurrences)
... Speakest (30 Occurrences). Matthew 13:10 And the disciples came, and said unto
him, Why speakest thou unto them in parables? (KJV ASV DBY WBS). ...
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Ziba (13 Occurrences)
... When he is asked why he had not joined the king at the time of the latter's flight,
he answers that Ziba deceived him, "for thy servant said to him, Saddle me ...
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Zeru'iah (24 Occurrences)
... 1 Samuel 26:6 Then answered David and said to Ahimelech the Hittite, and to Abishai
the son of Zeruiah, brother to Joab, saying: 'Who will go down with me to ...
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Kin (18 Occurrences)
... Matthew 22:24 saying, "Teacher, Moses said,'If a man dies, having no children, his
brother shall marry his wife, and raise up seed for his brother.' (See NAS). ...
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Yonder (15 Occurrences)
... Matthew 17:20 And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say
unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto ...
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Youngest (26 Occurrences)
... Genesis 42:13 They said, "We, your servants, are twelve brothers, the sons of one
man in the land of Canaan; and behold, the youngest is this day with our ...
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Son-in-law (14 Occurrences)
... See RELATIONSHIPS, FAMILY. Multi-Version Concordance Son-in-law (14 Occurrences).
Genesis 19:12 And the men said unto Lot, Hast thou here any besides? ...
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