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λαλέω G2980

G2980 is the Greek word λαλέω, transliterated laléō. The King James Version most often renders it speak.

Word: λαλέωTransliteration: laléōLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 261 verses

What it means

to talk, i.e. utter words.

Where it comes from

a prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb.

How the King James Version translates it

Across 255 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

speak 89×spake 68×spoken 29×speaketh 21×speaking 11×told 9×talked 8×said 6×say 5×speakest thou 3×spake he 3×preached 3×

Strong's own list of renderings: preach, say, speak (after), talk, tell, utter.

Verses using λαλέω

The first 40 of 261 verses, quoted in full.

Matthew 9:18 · KJV

While he spake these things unto them, behold, there came a certain ruler, and worshipped him, saying, My daughter is even now dead: but come and lay thy hand upon her, and she shall live.

Matthew 9:33 · KJV

And when the devil was cast out, the dumb spake: and the multitudes marvelled, saying, It was never so seen in Israel.

Matthew 10:19 · KJV

But when they deliver you up, take no thought how or what ye shall speak: for it shall be given you in that same hour what ye shall speak.

Matthew 10:20 · KJV

For it is not ye that speak, but the Spirit of your Father which speaketh in you.

Matthew 12:22 · KJV

Then was brought unto him one possessed with a devil, blind, and dumb: and he healed him, insomuch that the blind and dumb both spake and saw.

Matthew 12:34 · KJV

O generation of vipers, how can ye, being evil, speak good things? for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh.

Matthew 12:36 · KJV

But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment.

Matthew 12:46 · KJV

While he yet talked to the people, behold, his mother and his brethren stood without, desiring to speak with him.

Matthew 12:47 · KJV

Then one said unto him, Behold, thy mother and thy brethren stand without, desiring to speak with thee.

Matthew 13:3 · KJV

And he spake many things unto them in parables, saying, Behold, a sower went forth to sow;

Matthew 13:10 · KJV

And the disciples came, and said unto him, Why speakest thou unto them in parables?

Matthew 13:13 · KJV

Therefore speak I to them in parables: because they seeing see not; and hearing they hear not, neither do they understand.

Matthew 13:33 · KJV

Another parable spake he unto them; The kingdom of heaven is like unto leaven, which a woman took, and hid in three measures of meal, till the whole was leavened.

Matthew 13:34 · KJV

All these things spake Jesus unto the multitude in parables; and without a parable spake he not unto them:

Matthew 14:27 · KJV

But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid.

Matthew 15:31 · KJV

Insomuch that the multitude wondered, when they saw the dumb to speak, the maimed to be whole, the lame to walk, and the blind to see: and they glorified the God of Israel.

Matthew 17:5 · KJV

While he yet spake, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them: and behold a voice out of the cloud, which said, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye him.

Matthew 23:1 · KJV

Then spake Jesus to the multitude, and to his disciples,

Matthew 26:13 · KJV

Verily I say unto you, Wheresoever this gospel shall be preached in the whole world, there shall also this, that this woman hath done, be told for a memorial of her.

Matthew 26:47 · KJV

And while he yet spake, lo, Judas, one of the twelve, came, and with him a great multitude with swords and staves, from the chief priests and elders of the people.

Matthew 28:18 · KJV

And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.

Mark 1:34 · KJV

And he healed many that were sick of divers diseases, and cast out many devils; and suffered not the devils to speak, because they knew him.

Mark 2:2 · KJV

And straightway many were gathered together, insomuch that there was no room to receive them, no, not so much as about the door: and he preached the word unto them.

Mark 2:7 · KJV

Why doth this man thus speak blasphemies? who can forgive sins but God only?

Mark 4:33 · KJV

And with many such parables spake he the word unto them, as they were able to hear it.

Mark 4:34 · KJV

But without a parable spake he not unto them: and when they were alone, he expounded all things to his disciples.

Mark 5:35 · KJV

While he yet spake, there came from the ruler of the synagogue’s house certain which said, Thy daughter is dead: why troublest thou the Master any further?

Mark 5:36 · KJV

As soon as Jesus heard the word that was spoken, he saith unto the ruler of the synagogue, Be not afraid, only believe.

Mark 6:50 · KJV

For they all saw him, and were troubled. And immediately he talked with them, and saith unto them, Be of good cheer: it is I; be not afraid.

Mark 7:35 · KJV

And straightway his ears were opened, and the string of his tongue was loosed, and he spake plain.

Mark 8:32 · KJV

And he spake that saying openly. And Peter took him, and began to rebuke him.

Mark 9:6 · KJV

For he wist not what to say; for they were sore afraid.

Mark 13:11 · KJV

But when they shall lead you, and deliver you up, take no thought beforehand what ye shall speak, neither do ye premeditate: but whatsoever shall be given you in that hour, that speak ye: for it is not ye that speak, but the Holy Ghost.

Mark 14:9 · KJV

Verily I say unto you, Wheresoever this gospel shall be preached throughout the whole world, this also that she hath done shall be spoken of for a memorial of her.

Mark 14:43 · KJV

And immediately, while he yet spake, cometh Judas, one of the twelve, and with him a great multitude with swords and staves, from the chief priests and the scribes and the elders.

Mark 16:17 · KJV

And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues;

Mark 16:19 · KJV

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

Luke 1:19 · KJV

And the angel answering said unto him, I am Gabriel, that stand in the presence of God; and am sent to speak unto thee, and to shew thee these glad tidings.

Luke 1:20 · KJV

And, behold, thou shalt be dumb, and not able to speak, until the day that these things shall be performed, because thou believest not my words, which shall be fulfilled in their season.

Luke 1:22 · KJV

And when he came out, he could not speak unto them: and they perceived that he had seen a vision in the temple: for he beckoned unto them, and remained speechless.

Common questions

What does Strong's G2980 mean?

G2980 is the Greek word λαλέω (laléō), meaning to talk, i.e. utter words.

How is G2980 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it speak (89 times), spake (68 times), spoken (29 times), speaketh (21 times), speaking (11 times), among others.

How many times does G2980 appear in the Bible?

λαλέω (laléō) is tagged in 261 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G2980 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: a prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb.

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