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λαλέω

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greekNew TestamentVerb298 occurrences23 books273 verses

Definition

λαλέω, -ῶ,

[in LXX chiefly for דּבר pi., also for אמר, etc. ;]

1. to utter: of inanimate things, Revelation 4:1; 10:4; metaphorically, Hebrews 11:4; 12:24.

2. to talk, speak, say: absol., Matthew 9:33; 12:46, Mark 5:35, Luke 8:49; before ὡς, 1 Corinthians 13:11, Revelation 13:11; εἰς, 1 Corinthians 14:9; ἐκ, Matthew 12:34; with accusative of thing(s), Matthew 10:19, Mark 11:32, John 8:30, al.; with dative of person(s), Matthew 12:46, Luke 24:6, Romans 7:1, al.; with accusative of thing(s) and dative of person(s), Matthew 9:18, John 10:6, al.; with prep., πρός, μετά, περί, Mark 6:50, Luke 1:19; 2:33, al.; ἐν, ἐξ, ἀπό, Matthew 13:3, John 12:49; 14:10, al.; λ. τ. λόγον, Mark 8:32, al.; before orat. dir. (not cl.), Mark 14:31, Hebrews 5:5; 11:18; Hebraistically (Dalman, Words, 25f.), ἐλάλησε λέγων, Matthew 14:27, John 8:12, Acts 8:26, al.

Synonyms: see: λέγω.

Hebrew words it translates

The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as λαλέω:

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

298 total
  1. Colossians 4:4λαλῆσαι
    Pray that I may declare it clearly, as I should.
  2. 1 Thessalonians 1:8λαλεῖν · to say
    For not only did the message of the Lord ring out from you to Macedonia and Achaia, but your faith in God has gone out to every place, so that we have no need to say anything more.
  3. 1 Thessalonians 2:2λαλῆσαι · to speak
    As you are aware, we had already endured suffering and shameful treatment in Philippi. But in the face of strong opposition, we were bold in our God to speak to you the gospel of God.
  4. 1 Thessalonians 2:4λαλοῦμεν · we speak
    Instead, we speak as those approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, not in order to please men but God, who examines our hearts.
  5. 1 Thessalonians 2:16λαλῆσαι · from telling
    …hindering us from telling the Gentiles how they may be saved. As a result, they continue to heap up their sins to full capacity; the utmost wrath has come upon them.
  6. 1 Timothy 5:13λαλοῦσαι · discussing
    At the same time they will also learn to be idle, going from house to house and being not only idle, but also gossips and busybodies, discussing things they should not mention.
  7. Titus 2:1λάλει · speak
    But as for you, speak the things that are consistent with sound doctrine.
  8. Titus 2:15λάλει · Speak
    Speak these things as you encourage and rebuke with all authority. Let no one despise you.
  9. Hebrews 1:1λαλήσας · spoke
    On many past occasions and in many different ways, God spoke to our fathers through the prophets.
  10. Hebrews 1:2ἐλάλησεν · He has spoken
    But in these last days He has spoken to us by His Son, whom He appointed heir of all things, and through whom He made the universe.
  11. Hebrews 2:2λαληθεὶς · spoken
    For if the message spoken by angels was binding, and every transgression and disobedience received its just punishment,
  12. Hebrews 2:3λαλεῖσθαι · announced
    …how shall we escape if we neglect such a great salvation? This salvation was first announced by the Lord, was confirmed to us by those who heard Him,
  13. Hebrews 2:5λαλοῦμεν · we are speaking
    For it is not to angels that He has subjected the world to come, about which we are speaking.
  14. Hebrews 3:5λαληθησομένων · would be spoken later
    Now Moses was faithful as a servant in all God’s house, testifying to what would be spoken later.
  15. Hebrews 4:8ἐλάλει · [God] would not have spoken
    For if Joshua had given them rest, God would not have spoken later about another day.
  16. Hebrews 5:5λαλήσας · said
    So also Christ did not take upon Himself the glory of becoming a high priest, but He was called by the One who said to Him: “You are My Son; today I have become Your Father.”
  17. Hebrews 6:9λαλοῦμεν · we speak
    Even though we speak like this, beloved, we are convinced of better things in your case—things that accompany salvation.
  18. Hebrews 7:14ἐλάλησεν · said
    For it is clear that our Lord descended from Judah, a tribe as to which Moses said nothing about priests.
  19. Hebrews 9:19λαληθείσης · had proclaimed
    For when Moses had proclaimed every commandment of the law to all the people, he took the blood of calves and goats, along with water, scarlet wool, and hyssop, and sprinkled the scroll and all the people,
  20. Hebrews 11:4λαλεῖ · he still speaks
    By faith Abel offered God a better sacrifice than Cain did. By faith he was commended as righteous when God gave approval to his gifts. And by faith he still speaks, even though he is dead.
  21. Hebrews 11:18ἐλαλήθη · [God] had said
    …even though God had said to him, “Through Isaac your offspring will be reckoned.”
  22. Hebrews 12:24λαλοῦντι · that speaks
    …to Jesus the mediator of a new covenant, and to the sprinkled blood that speaks a better word than the blood of Abel.
  23. Hebrews 12:25λαλοῦντα · speaks
    See to it that you do not refuse Him who speaks. For if the people did not escape when they refused Him who warned them on earth, how much less will we escape if we reject Him who warns us from heaven?
  24. Hebrews 13:7ἐλάλησαν · spoke
    Remember your leaders who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith.
  25. James 1:19λαλῆσαι · speak
    My beloved brothers, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger,
  26. James 2:12λαλεῖτε · Speak
    Speak and act as those who are going to be judged by the law that gives freedom.
  27. James 5:10ἐλάλησαν · spoke
    Brothers, as an example of patience in affliction, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord.
  28. 1 Peter 3:10λαλῆσαι · speech
    For, “Whoever would love life and see good days must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from deceitful speech.
  29. 1 Peter 4:11λαλεῖ · speaks
    If anyone speaks, he should speak as one conveying the words of God. If anyone serves, he should serve with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory and the power forever and ever. Amen.
  30. 2 Peter 1:21ἐλάλησαν · spoke
    For no such prophecy was ever brought forth by the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.
  31. 2 Peter 3:16λαλῶν · speaking
    He writes this way in all his letters, speaking in them about such matters. Some parts of his letters are hard to understand, which ignorant and unstable people distort, as they do the rest of the Scriptures, to their own destruction.
  32. 1 John 4:5λαλοῦσιν · they speak
    They are of the world. That is why they speak from the world’s perspective, and the world listens to them.
  33. 2 John 1:12λαλῆσαι · speak
    I have many things to write to you, but I would prefer not to do so with paper and ink. Instead, I hope to come and speak with you face to face, so that our joy may be complete.
  34. 3 John 1:14λαλήσομεν · speak [with you]
    Instead, I hope to see you soon and speak with you face to face. Peace to you. The friends here send you greetings. Greet each of our friends there by name.
  35. Jude 1:15ἐλάλησαν · spoken
    …to execute judgment on everyone, and to convict all the ungodly of every ungodly act of wickedness and every harsh word spoken against Him by ungodly sinners.”
  36. Jude 1:16λαλεῖ · spew
    These men are discontented grumblers, following after their own lusts; their mouths spew arrogance; they flatter others for their own advantage.
  37. Revelation 1:12ἐλάλει · was speaking
    Then I turned to see the voice that was speaking with me. And having turned, I saw seven golden lampstands,
  38. Revelation 4:1λαλούσης · speak
    After this I looked and saw a door standing open in heaven. And the voice I had previously heard speak to me like a trumpet was saying, “Come up here, and I will show you what must happen after these things.”
  39. Revelation 10:3ἐλάλησαν · sounded
    Then he cried out in a loud voice like the roar of a lion. And when he cried out, the seven thunders sounded their voices.
  40. Revelation 10:4ἐλάλησαν · had spoken; ἐλάλησαν · have said
    When the seven thunders had spoken, I was about to put it in writing. But I heard a voice from heaven saying, “Seal up what the seven thunders have said, and do not write it down.”
  41. Revelation 10:8λαλοῦσαν · spoke
    Then the voice that I had heard from heaven spoke to me again, saying, “Go, take the small scroll that lies open in the hand of the angel standing on the sea and on the land.”
  42. Revelation 13:5λαλοῦν · to speak
    The beast was given a mouth to speak arrogant and blasphemous words, and authority to act for 42 months.
  43. Revelation 13:11ἐλάλει · spoke
    Then I saw another beast rising out of the earth. This beast had two horns like a lamb, but spoke like a dragon.
  44. Revelation 13:15λαλήσῃ · could speak
    The second beast was permitted to give breath to the image of the first beast, so that the image could speak and cause all who refused to worship it to be killed.
  45. Revelation 17:1ἐλάλησεν · said
    Then one of the seven angels with the seven bowls came and said to me, “Come, I will show you the punishment of the great prostitute, who sits on many waters.
  46. Revelation 21:9ἐλάλησεν · said
    Then one of the seven angels with the seven bowls full of the seven final plagues came and said to me, “Come, I will show you the bride, the wife of the Lamb.”
  47. Revelation 21:15λαλῶν · spoke
    The angel who spoke with me had a golden measuring rod to measure the city and its gates and walls.