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λαλιά G2981
G2981 is the Greek word λαλιά, transliterated laliá. The King James Version most often renders it speech.
What it means
talk.
Where it comes from
from G2980 (λαλέω).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 4 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: saying, speech.
Verses using λαλιά
All 4 verses, quoted in full.
Matthew 26:73 · KJV
And after a while came unto him they that stood by, and said to Peter, Surely thou also art one of them; for thy speech bewrayeth thee.
Mark 14:70 · KJV
And he denied it again. And a little after, they that stood by said again to Peter, Surely thou art one of them: for thou art a Galilaean, and thy speech agreeth thereto.
John 4:42 · KJV
And said unto the woman, Now we believe, not because of thy saying: for we have heard him ourselves, and know that this is indeed the Christ, the Saviour of the world.
John 8:43 · KJV
Why do ye not understand my speech? even because ye cannot hear my word.
Common questions
What does Strong's G2981 mean?
G2981 is the Greek word λαλιά (laliá), meaning talk.
How is G2981 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it speech (3 times), saying (1 time).
How many times does G2981 appear in the Bible?
λαλιά (laliá) is tagged in 4 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G2981 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G2980 (λαλέω).
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