Verse 11. For such affection, though weak for the want of truths, may have a sincere delight therein; may be disposed strongly to confirm truth and abide in it; to be governed by it, and thus to be distinctly elevated above merely natural good; and therefore, although relatively obscure, this affection is united in the heavenly marriage with an internal of its own kind or to the truths of collateral internal good, with which it perfectly agrees.

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.