G5396: φλυαρέω
phlyaréō · “to talk nonsense”
Definition
to be a babbler or trifler, i.e. (by implication) to berate idly or mischievously
KJV translates it as: prate against
Word origin: from G5397 (φλύαρος);
Extended definition
φλυαρέω, -ῶ
(φλύαρος),
to talk nonsense: with accusative of person(s), ἡμᾶς (EV, prating against us), III Jn 10.†
(AS)
(φλύαρος),
to talk nonsense: with accusative of person(s), ἡμᾶς (EV, prating against us), III Jn 10.†
(AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G5396 is translated
- prating against ×1
Bible verses with G5396 (phlyaréō)
Phlyaréō appears in 1 verse.
- 3 John 1:10
Wherefore, if I come, I will remember his deeds which he doeth, prating against us with malicious words: and not content therewith, neither doth he himself receive the brethren, and forbiddeth them that would, and casteth them out of the church.