What does ῥέω (rhéō) mean in the Bible?
e. speak or say".
Greek · G4483
ῥέω
To utter, i.e. speak or say
Reading a lexicon entry
What this page is: Each lexicon entry shows the original Hebrew or Greek word behind the English translation: its meaning, its range of use, and where it appears in Scripture.
Strong's number: The Strong's code (H- or G-) is the standard reference number for this word. It connects this entry to chapter and passage language tabs.
Where it appears: The witness passages show where this word is used in context. Click any to open the study page for that passage.
This lexicon entry is part of our ongoing editorial review. If you notice missing content, unclear wording, or a possible correction, please send us a note through the Connect page. Screenshots are helpful.
ῥέω G4483
Pronunciation rhéō
What does ῥέω (rhéō) mean in the Bible?
ῥέω (rhéō) is a Greek word meaning "to utter, i.e. speak or say".
Full entry for ῥέω (G4483) · Open the biblical lexicon
Questions this entry answers
Evidence Summary
Greek word. to utter, i.e. speak or say
Source Gloss
to utter, i.e. speak or say
Extended definition
:--command, make, say, speak (of).
Discourse Aspect
How this verb appears across 10 occurrences in the NT discourse index (MACULA Greek SBLGNT).
Aspect
Tense
aorist 10
Voice
passive 10
Mood
indicative 10
NT Occurrences
Matthew 5:21 ἐρρέθη aorist passive indicative completed Matthew 5:27 ἐρρέθη aorist passive indicative completed Matthew 5:31 Ἐρρέθη aorist passive indicative completed Matthew 5:33 ἐρρέθη aorist passive indicative completed Matthew 5:38 ἐρρέθη aorist passive indicative completed Matthew 5:43 ἐρρέθη aorist passive indicative completed Romans 9:12 ἐρρέθη aorist passive indicative completed Romans 9:26 ἐρρέθη aorist passive indicative completed Revelation 6:11 ἐρρέθη aorist passive indicative completed Revelation 9:4 ἐρρέθη aorist passive indicative completed
Aspect reflects grammatical form — not authorial emphasis. Participles and infinitives are verbal adjectives and nouns respectively.
Clause data: MACULA Greek (Clear Bible, CC BY 4.0) · SBLGNT (Logos/SBL, CC BY 4.0)
Word Origins
ῥέω is built from this root:
Part of These Phrases
Compound and idiomatic phrases that include this word. Follow a link to study the phrase and how its parts work together.
Sources
MorphGNT Strong's Dictionary XML — CC0 1.0 Public Domain
Open Scriptures Hebrew Bible (morphhb/OSHB) — CC BY 4.0
Open Scriptures Hebrew Lexicon — CC BY 4.0
Berean Standard Bible (BSB) source-word alignment - CC0 Public Domain