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καταλαλέω G2635
G2635 is the Greek word καταλαλέω, transliterated katalaléō. The King James Version most often renders it speaketh evil.
What it means
to be a traducer, i.e. to slander.
Where it comes from
from G2637 (κατάλαλος).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 6 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: speak against (evil of).
Verses using καταλαλέω
All 3 verses, quoted in full.
James 4:11 · KJV
Speak not evil one of another, brethren. He that speaketh evil of his brother, and judgeth his brother, speaketh evil of the law, and judgeth the law: but if thou judge the law, thou art not a doer of the law, but a judge.
1 Peter 2:12 · KJV
Having your conversation honest among the Gentiles: that, whereas they speak against you as evildoers, they may by your good works, which they shall behold, glorify God in the day of visitation.
1 Peter 3:16 · KJV
Having a good conscience; that, whereas they speak evil of you, as of evildoers, they may be ashamed that falsely accuse your good conversation in Christ.
Common questions
What does Strong's G2635 mean?
G2635 is the Greek word καταλαλέω (katalaléō), meaning to be a traducer, i.e. to slander.
How is G2635 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it speaketh evil (2 times), speak (1 time), evil (1 time), speak against (1 time), speak evil (1 time).
How many times does G2635 appear in the Bible?
καταλαλέω (katalaléō) is tagged in 3 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G2635 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G2637 (κατάλαλος).
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