As with many common verbs, the meaning of “to say” in the Bible is highly dependent on context. Who is speaking? Who is hearing? What is it about? Is it a command, a message, an apology, instruction? All these things enter into the meaning of “say.” In general, though, “saying” has to do with sharing truth at various levels -- from the most exalted power people can have to perceive the Lord's desires directly to the most basic of orders issued to people at their lowest.

29. Internal Meaning of Isaiah, Chapter 29

The lost doctrine of truth of the church. This is Ariel. (3, 11)

1-4 It will perish even until it is not anything. (3)

5-6 Falsities will gain strength and pervert still further, even until the church perishes. (2, 3, 11)

7-8 Falsity will appear as truth. (2, 3)

9-12 Because of falsities they are unable to see truths. (2, 3)

13 There is external worship without internal. (2, 3)

14 There is no longer any understanding of truth. (2, 3)

15-16 They will entertain sinister thoughts about God. (3)

17-19 When the old church perishes, a new one is to be established by the Lord. (3, 11)

20-21 who are against truth and good will perish. (3)

22-24 It will be otherwise with those who will receive the Lord; they will understand truths. (11)