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and the waters are mighty, and multiply exceedingly upon the earth; and the ark goeth on the face of the waters.
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and the waters are mighty, and multiply exceedingly upon the earth; and the ark goeth on the face of the waters.
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.