The meaning of “λαλέω”

Understanding laléō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

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Greek Text

Strong's Concordance

λαλέω

Phoneticlal-eh'-o

Transliterationlaléō

Grammar Code

G:V

Greek Verb

Strong's Definition

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

a prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb preach, say, speak (after), talk, tell, utter. - to talk, i.e. utter words

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

269 total references

Reference	Text
Matthew 13:10	“And the disciples came, and said unto him, Why speakest thou unto them in parables?”
Acts 11:14	“Who shall tell thee words, whereby thou and all thy house shall be saved.”
Ephesians 5:19	“Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord;”
1 Timothy 5:13	“And withal they learn to be idle, wandering about from house to house; and not only idle, but tattlers also and busybodies, speaking things which they ought not.”
1 Peter 4:11	“If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any man minister, let him do it as of the ability which God giveth: that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.”

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences

269x

Most Frequent Book

Acts

Book Distribution

Matthew21

Mark17

Luke30

John50

Acts62

Romans3

1 Corinthians26

2 Corinthians8

Ephesians3

Philippians1

Colossians2

1 Thessalonians4

1 Timothy1

Titus2

Hebrews16

James3

1 Peter2

2 Peter2

1 John1

2 John1

3 John1

Jude2

Revelation11

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