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saith

verb, third person singular present of say

«saith» in the English dictionary: Early Modern English — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Early Modern English

Meaning

He says or declares; the speaker is telling you what someone says. tree →

Then and now

No longer used; today we say says. The sentences use the same sense.

Examples

And thou shalt say unto Pharaoh: Thus saith the LORD: Israel is My son, My first-born. (Torah EXO.4.22, JPS 1917) tree →
Hear what little Red-Eye saith: “Nag, come up and dance with death!” (The Jungle Book) tree →
And Moses said: 'Thus saith the LORD: About midnight will I go out into the midst of Egypt; (Torah EXO.11.4, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

Today: says.

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