G2635: καταλαλέω
katalaléō · “to slander”
Definition
to be a traducer, i.e. to slander
KJV translates it as: speak against (evil of)
Word origin: from G2637 (κατάλαλος);
Extended definition
[in LXX chiefly for דָבַר ni., pi. ;]
to speak evil of, rail at: in cl., with accusative; in LXX,
(a) with genitive,
(b) before κατά, with genitive; in NT, with genitive (M, Pr., 65): Jas.4:11, 1Pe.2:12; pass., 1Pe.3:16,†
(AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G2635 is translated
- do speak against ×1
- speaking against ×1
- speaks against ×1
- they speak against ×1
- you are spoken against ×1
Bible verses with G2635 (katalaléō)
Katalaléō appears in 3 verses.
- James 4:11
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
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
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.