Say
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.
Psalms 122
1
I was glad when they said to me, "Let's go to Yahweh's house!"
2
Our feet are standing within your gates, Jerusalem;
3
Jerusalem, that is built as a city that is compact together;
4
where the tribes go up, even Yah's tribes, according to an ordinance for Israel, to give thanks to the name of Yahweh.
5
For there are set thrones for judgment, the thrones of David's house.
6
Pray for the peace of Jerusalem. Those who love you will prosper.
7
Peace be within your walls, and prosperity within your palaces.
8
For my brothers' and companions' sakes, I will now say, "Peace be within you."
9
For the sake of the house of Yahweh our God, I will seek your good. A Song of Ascents.
