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βαττολογέω G945
G945 is the Greek word βαττολογέω, transliterated battologéō. The King James Version most often renders it use.
What it means
to stutter, i.e. (by implication) to prate tediously.
Where it comes from
from (a proverbial stammerer) and G3056 (λόγος).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: use vain repetitions.
Verses using βαττολογέω
All 1 verse, quoted in full.
Matthew 6:7 · KJV
But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.
Common questions
What does Strong's G945 mean?
G945 is the Greek word βαττολογέω (battologéō), meaning to stutter, i.e. (by implication) to prate tediously.
How is G945 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it use (1 time), vain repetitions (1 time).
How many times does G945 appear in the Bible?
βαττολογέω (battologéō) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G945 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from (a proverbial stammerer) and G3056 (λόγος).
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