λαλέω
laleō (G2980)
to speak
AI Word Study
The Greek word λαλέω (laleō) is a verb that means "to speak." It is the most common verb in the New Testament, appearing 298 times in the Bible. This frequency suggests that speaking is a fundamental aspect of human communication and interaction, and it is a crucial aspect of the biblical narrative. The range of usage for λαλέω is broad, encompassing various forms of speech, including conversation, dialogue, and public address. It can also imply a sense of speaking or uttering words, whether in a formal or informal setting. The verb is often used to describe the actions of individuals speaking, but it can also be used to describe the words or messages being conveyed. The significance of λαλέω lies in its emphasis on the importance of communication and expression in human relationships. In the biblical context, speaking is often associated with faith, worship, and spiritual growth. The verb highlights the role of language in shaping our understanding of the world and our relationships with others.
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While he told these things to them, behold, a ruler came and worshiped him, saying, “My daughter has just died, but come and lay your hand on her, and she will live.”
When the demon was cast out, the mute man spoke. The multitudes marveled, saying, “Nothing like this has ever been seen in Israel!”
But when they deliver you up, don’t be anxious how or what you will say, for it will be given you in that hour what you will say.
For it is not you who speak, but the Spirit of your Father who speaks in you.
Then one possessed by a demon, blind and mute, was brought to him and he healed him, so that the blind and mute man both spoke and saw.
You offspring of vipers, how can you, being evil, speak good things? For out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaks.
I tell you that every idle word that men speak, they will give account of it in the day of judgment.
While he was yet speaking to the multitudes, behold, his mother and his brothers stood outside, seeking to speak to him.
One said to him, “Behold, your mother and your brothers stand outside, seeking to speak to you.”
He spoke to them many things in parables, saying, “Behold, a farmer went out to sow.
The disciples came, and said to him, “Why do you speak to them in parables?”
Therefore I speak to them in parables, because seeing they don’t see, and hearing, they don’t hear, neither do they understand.
He spoke another parable to them. “The Kingdom of Heaven is like yeast, which a woman took, and hid in three measures of meal, until it was all leavened.”
Jesus spoke all these things in parables to the multitudes; and without a parable, he didn’t speak to them,
But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, “Cheer up! It is I! Don’t be afraid.”
so that the multitude wondered when they saw the mute speaking, the injured healed, the lame walking, and the blind seeing—and they glorified the God of Israel.
While he was still speaking, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them. Behold, a voice came out of the cloud, saying, “This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Listen to him.”
Then Jesus spoke to the multitudes and to his disciples,
Most certainly I tell you, wherever this Good News is preached in the whole world, what this woman has done will also be spoken of as a memorial of her.”
While he was still speaking, behold, Judas, one of the twelve, came, and with him a great multitude with swords and clubs, from the chief priests and elders of the people.
Jesus came to them and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to me in heaven and on earth.
He healed many who were sick with various diseases, and cast out many demons. He didn’t allow the demons to speak, because they knew him.
Immediately many were gathered together, so that there was no more room, not even around the door; and he spoke the word to them.
“Why does this man speak blasphemies like that? Who can forgive sins but God alone?”
With many such parables he spoke the word to them, as they were able to hear it.
Without a parable he didn’t speak to them; but privately to his own disciples he explained everything.
While he was still speaking, people came from the synagogue ruler’s house saying, “Your daughter is dead. Why bother the Teacher any more?”
But Jesus, when he heard the message spoken, immediately said to the ruler of the synagogue, “Don’t be afraid, only believe.”
for they all saw him, and were troubled. But he immediately spoke with them, and said to them, “Cheer up! It is I! Don’t be afraid.”
Immediately his ears were opened, and the impediment of his tongue was released, and he spoke clearly.
They were astonished beyond measure, saying, “He has done all things well. He makes even the deaf hear, and the mute speak!”
He spoke to them openly. Peter took him, and began to rebuke him.
For most certainly I tell you, whoever may tell this mountain, ‘Be taken up and cast into the sea,’ and doesn’t doubt in his heart, but believes that what he says is happening; he shall have whatever he says.
He began to speak to them in parables. “A man planted a vineyard, put a hedge around it, dug a pit for the wine press, built a tower, rented it out to a farmer, and went into another country.
When they lead you away and deliver you up, don’t be anxious beforehand, or premeditate what you will say, but say whatever will be given you in that hour. For it is not you who speak, but the Holy Spirit.
Most certainly I tell you, wherever this Good News may be preached throughout the whole world, that which this woman has done will also be spoken of for a memorial of her.”
But he spoke all the more, “If I must die with you, I will not deny you.” They all said the same thing.
Immediately, while he was still speaking, Judas, one of the twelve, came—and with him a multitude with swords and clubs, from the chief priests, the scribes, and the elders.
These signs will accompany those who believe: in my name they will cast out demons; they will speak with new languages;
So then the Lord, after he had spoken to them, was received up into heaven, and sat down at the right hand of God.
The angel answered him, “I am Gabriel, who stands in the presence of God. I was sent to speak to you and to bring you this good news.
Behold, you will be silent and not able to speak until the day that these things will happen, because you didn’t believe my words, which will be fulfilled in their proper time.”
When he came out, he could not speak to them. They perceived that he had seen a vision in the temple. He continued making signs to them, and remained mute.
Blessed is she who believed, for there will be a fulfillment of the things which have been spoken to her from the Lord!”
as he spoke to our fathers, to Abraham and his offspring forever.”
His mouth was opened immediately and his tongue freed, and he spoke, blessing God.
(as he spoke by the mouth of his holy prophets who have been from of old),
When the angels went away from them into the sky, the shepherds said to one another, “Let’s go to Bethlehem, now, and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has made known to us.”
When they saw it, they publicized widely the saying which was spoken to them about this child.
All who heard it wondered at the things which were spoken to them by the shepherds.
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