GreekG2980Verb

λαλέω

laleō

274Occurrences
G2980Strong's #
VerbPart of Speech

Definition

Quick Definition(Strong's Concordance)

to talk, i.e. utter words

a prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb;

Full Lexicon Entry(Abbott-Smith)
1.to utter
2.to talk, speak, say
Synonyms
see: λέγω.
LXX: chiefly for דּבר pi., also for אמר, etc.

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Grammar & Morphology

Part of Speech

Verb

Morphology Code

G:V

Full Description

Greek Verb

Occurrences

λαλέω appears 274 times in the New Testament.

Distribution by Book

Acts
61
John
51
Luke
31
1 Corinthians
28
Matthew
21
Mark
19
Hebrews
16
Revelation
11

Key Passages

1 Corinthians 12:3BSB

Therefore I inform you that no one who is speaking by the Spirit of God says, “Jesus be cursed,” and no one can say, “Jesus is Lord,” except by the Holy Spirit.

Acts 11:15BSB

As I began to speak, the Holy Spirit fell upon them, just as He had fallen upon us at the beginning.

Acts 9:29BSB

He talked and debated with the Grecian Jews, but they tried to kill him.

John 3:31BSB

The One who comes from above is above all. The one who is from the earth belongs to the earth and speaks as one from the earth. The One who comes from heaven is above all.

Luke 9:11BSB

But the crowds found out and followed Him. He welcomed them and spoke to them about the kingdom of God, and He healed those who needed healing.

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