ἐρεῖ [3 verses] (verb 3rd sg pres ind act) "Speaketh"  is ereo, which means to "ask about," or "inquire about" or "seek for" a thing, to "question" a person, or to "search" or "explore." In many forms is is confused with ero that means "proclaim."  -- (CW) This is translated as though it is a word that means "will speak" or "will proclaim claim," but it is more likely a verb that means to "ask about," or "inquire about" or "seek for" a thing, to "question" a person, or to "search" or "explore." In many forms is is confused with ero that means "proclaim." CW --Confusing Word -- This is not one of the common words usually translated as "said."