The meaning of “λαλιά”

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

G2981

Greek Text

Strong's Concordance

λαλιά

Phoneticlal-ee-ah'

Transliterationlaliá

Grammar Code

G:N-F

Greek Noun, Feminine

Strong's Definition

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

saying, speech. - talk

Scripture References

4 total references

Reference	Text
Matthew 26:73	“And after a while came unto him they that stood by, and said to Peter, Surely thou also art one of them; for thy speech bewrayeth thee.”
Mark 14:70	“And he denied it again. And a little after, they that stood by said again to Peter, Surely thou art one of them: for thou art a Galilean, and thy speech agreeth thereto. ”
John 4:42	“And said unto the woman, Now we believe, not because of thy saying: for we have heard him ourselves, and know that this is indeed the Christ, the Saviour of the world.”
John 8:43	“Why do ye not understand my speech? even because ye cannot hear my word.”

Total Occurrences

Most Frequent Book

John

Book Distribution

Matthew1

Mark1

John2

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