Greek Word Study
The meaning of “κακολογέω”
Understanding kakologéō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
curse, speak evil of. - to revile
G2551
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
κακολογέω
Phonetickak-ol-og-eh'-o
Transliterationkakologéō
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
curse, speak evil of. - to revile
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
4 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 15:4 | “For God commanded, saying, Honour thy father and mother: and, He that curseth father or mother, let him die the death.” Word: κακολογέω (kakologéō) | |
| Mark 7:10 | “For Moses said, Honour thy father and thy mother; and, Whoso curseth father or mother, let him die the death:” Word: κακολογέω (kakologéō) | |
| Mark 9:39 | “But Jesus said, Forbid him not: for there is no man which shall do a miracle in my name, that can lightly speak evil of me.” Word: κακολογέω (kakologéō) | |
| Acts 19:9 | “But when divers were hardened, and believed not, but spake evil of that way before the multitude, he departed from them, and separated the disciples, disputing daily in the school of one Tyrannus.” Word: κακολογέω (kakologéō) |