Biblica Analytica
G2980 Greek

λαλέω

laleō

to speak

Lexicon Entry

Definition
to speak
Transliteration
laleō
Strong's Number
G2980
Occurrences
298

Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

What Original Readers Understood

Explored

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.

Source data & methodology
Strong's
G2980
Lemma
λαλέω
Transliteration
laleō
Definition
to speak
Occurrences
298
Model
workers-ai
Prompt version
1

AI synthesis uses only the lexicon data above as context — never training knowledge.

Occurrences in Scripture

298 total occurrences across the text — showing 50

Hebrews 9:19

For when every commandment had been spoken by Moses to all the people according to the law, he took the blood of the calves and the goats, with water and scarlet wool and hyssop, and sprinkled both the book itself and all the people,

Matthew 9:18

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.”

Matthew 9:33

When the demon was cast out, the mute man spoke. The multitudes marveled, saying, “Nothing like this has ever been seen in Israel!”

Matthew 10:19

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.

Matthew 10:19

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.

Matthew 10:20

For it is not you who speak, but the Spirit of your Father who speaks in you.

Matthew 10:20

For it is not you who speak, but the Spirit of your Father who speaks in you.

Matthew 26:13

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.”

Matthew 12:22

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.

Matthew 12:34

You offspring of vipers, how can you, being evil, speak good things? For out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaks.

Matthew 12:34

You offspring of vipers, how can you, being evil, speak good things? For out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaks.

Matthew 12:36

I tell you that every idle word that men speak, they will give account of it in the day of judgment.

Matthew 12:46

While he was yet speaking to the multitudes, behold, his mother and his brothers stood outside, seeking to speak to him.

Matthew 12:46

While he was yet speaking to the multitudes, behold, his mother and his brothers stood outside, seeking to speak to him.

Matthew 12:47

One said to him, “Behold, your mother and your brothers stand outside, seeking to speak to you.”

Matthew 13:3

He spoke to them many things in parables, saying, “Behold, a farmer went out to sow.

Matthew 13:10

The disciples came, and said to him, “Why do you speak to them in parables?”

Matthew 13:13

Therefore I speak to them in parables, because seeing they don’t see, and hearing, they don’t hear, neither do they understand.

Matthew 13:33

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.”

Matthew 13:34

Jesus spoke all these things in parables to the multitudes; and without a parable, he didn’t speak to them,

Matthew 13:34

Jesus spoke all these things in parables to the multitudes; and without a parable, he didn’t speak to them,

Matthew 14:27

But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, “Cheer up! It is I! Don’t be afraid.”

Matthew 15:31

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.

Matthew 17:5

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.”

Matthew 23:1

Then Jesus spoke to the multitudes and to his disciples,

Mark 8:32

He spoke to them openly. Peter took him, and began to rebuke him.

Matthew 26:47

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.

Matthew 28:18

Jesus came to them and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to me in heaven and on earth.

Mark 1:34

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.

Mark 2:2

Immediately many were gathered together, so that there was no more room, not even around the door; and he spoke the word to them.

Mark 2:7

“Why does this man speak blasphemies like that? Who can forgive sins but God alone?”

Mark 4:33

With many such parables he spoke the word to them, as they were able to hear it.

Mark 4:34

Without a parable he didn’t speak to them; but privately to his own disciples he explained everything.

Mark 5:35

While he was still speaking, people came from the synagogue ruler’s house saying, “Your daughter is dead. Why bother the Teacher any more?”

Mark 5:36

But Jesus, when he heard the message spoken, immediately said to the ruler of the synagogue, “Don’t be afraid, only believe.”

Mark 6:50

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.”

Mark 7:35

Immediately his ears were opened, and the impediment of his tongue was released, and he spoke clearly.

Mark 7:37

They were astonished beyond measure, saying, “He has done all things well. He makes even the deaf hear, and the mute speak!”

Mark 11:23

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.

Mark 12:1

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.

Mark 13:11

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.

Mark 13:11

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.

Mark 13:11

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.

Mark 14:9

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.”

Mark 14:31

But he spoke all the more, “If I must die with you, I will not deny you.” They all said the same thing.

Mark 14:43

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.

Mark 16:17

These signs will accompany those who believe: in my name they will cast out demons; they will speak with new languages;

Mark 16:19

So then the Lord, after he had spoken to them, was received up into heaven, and sat down at the right hand of God.

Luke 1:19

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.

Luke 1:20

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.”