διαλέγω

dialegōVerbG1256

to dispute

From: middle voice from G1223 (διά) and G3004 (λέγω);

Short Definition

to say thoroughly, i.e. discuss (in argument or exhortation)

Full Lexicon Entry

to converse with, discourse (see Cl. Rev., i, 45), discuss, argue: ; περί; ἀπὸ γραφῶν.
LXX Usage: (דּבר pi.), (ריב), *

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

13 times

Appears 13 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Acts
10
Hebrews
1
Jude
1
Mark
1

Key Passages

  • Acts 17:2
  • Acts 18:4
  • Acts 19:8
  • Acts 20:7
  • Acts 24:12

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