saith

The word "saith" is an archaic third-person singular present indicative form of the verb "say." It was commonly used in older English, particularly in the King James Version of the Bible and in literature from the Early Modern English period. The "-eth" ending signifies a verb used when referring to a singular subject performing an action in the present tense. For example, in the phrase "He saith unto them," "saith" indicates that "he" is saying something. This grammatical construction has largely fallen out of common usage in modern English, replaced by "says." While "saith" is no longer standard, it can still be encountered in historical texts, religious contexts, and sometimes for stylistic effect in contemporary writing to evoke an older or more formal tone. Its presence often signals a deliberate choice by the author to connect with a particular linguistic tradition. Understanding "saith" is key to interpreting older English literature and religious texts accurately.