καταλαλέω (katalaléō) — Speak Against

Greek word study: καταλαλέω (katalaléō), Strong's G2635. to be a traducer, i.e. to slander

GreekStrong's G2635
Quick definition
Greek word
καταλαλέω (katalaléō)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

to be a traducer, i.e. to slander

Word study
Derivation: from G2637 (κατάλαλος);

KJV translation words: speak against (evil of)

Where this word appears

Strong's G2635 is tagged on 5 words in 3 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in James 4:11 and last appears in 1 Peter 3:16.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

do speak against ×1speaking against ×1speaks against ×1they speak against ×1you are spoken against ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

καταλαλεῖ ×1καταλαλεῖσθε ×1καταλαλεῖτε ×1καταλαλοῦσιν ×1καταλαλῶν ×1

Books where it appears most

James ×31 Peter ×2

Verses (all 3)

  • James 4:11 — καταλαλεῖτε — do speak against
  • 1 Peter 2:12 — καταλαλοῦσιν — they speak against
  • 1 Peter 3:16 — καταλαλεῖσθε — you are spoken against

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G2637 κατάλαλος (katálalos).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does katalaléō (G2635) mean?

To be a traducer, i.e. to slander.

How is G2635 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G2635 as: speak against (evil of).

How often does καταλαλέω (katalaléō) appear?

Strong's G2635 is tagged on 5 words in 3 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in James 4:11 and last appears in 1 Peter 3:16.