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.

In Genesis 4:10, this is a common formula in the Word, and applies to any annoyance, noise, disturbance, or even joyous acclamation. Here it signifies an accusation. (Arcana Coelestia 375)

In Exodus 5:8, this signifies thought. (Arcana Coelestia 7119)

In Exodus 11:6, this signifies interior greiving. (Arcana Coelestia 7782)

In Exodus 15:25, this signifies supplication to the Lord from grief. (Arcana Coelestia 8353)

In Jeremiah 48:31, this signifies to have mercy and to grieve. (Arcana Coelestia 5480)

(Odkazy: Exodus 32:17-18; Isaiah 65:19; Jeremiah 48:3; Zephaniah 1:9-10)