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 times

Appears 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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