λαλέω
laleōVerbG2980
to speak
From: a prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb;
Short Definition
to talk, i.e. utter words
Full Lexicon Entry
1.to utter
2.to talk, speak, say
Synonyms
see: λέγω.
LXX Usage: chiefly for דּבר pi., also for אמר, etc.
Grammar
Part of Speech Verb
Morphology G:V
DescriptionGreek Verb
Occurrences
274 timesAppears 274 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
Acts
61
John
51
Luke
31
1 Corinthians
28
Matthew
21
Key Passages
- 1 Corinthians 12:3
- Acts 11:15
- Acts 9:29
- John 3:31
- Luke 9:11
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