G945: βαττολογέω
battologéō · “to babble”
Definition
to stutter, i.e. (by implication) to prate tediously
KJV translates it as: use vain repetitions
Word origin: from (a proverbial stammerer) and G3056 (λόγος);
Extended definition
βατταλογέω, -ῶ (Rec. βαττολ-, D, βλαττ- = βατταρίζω, prob. onomatop.; see MM, see word; DCG, ii, 499b, 790a);
to stammer, repeat idly: Mat.6:7 (Cremer, 765).†
(AS)
to stammer, repeat idly: Mat.6:7 (Cremer, 765).†
(AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G945 is translated
- may use vain repetitions ×1
Bible verses with G945 (battologéō)
Battologéō appears in 1 verse.
- Matthew 6:7
But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.