καταλαλία (katalalía) — Backbiting
Greek word study: καταλαλία (katalalía), Strong's G2636. defamation
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defamation
KJV translation words: backbiting, evil speaking
Strong's G2636 is tagged on 2 words in 2 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in 2 Corinthians 12:20 and last appears in 1 Peter 2:1.
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Verses (all 2)
- 2 Corinthians 12:20 — καταλαλιαί — slander
- 1 Peter 2:1 — καταλαλιάς — evil speakings
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Named in this entry's derivation: G2637 κατάλαλος (katálalos).
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What does katalalía (G2636) mean?
Defamation.
How is G2636 translated in the KJV?
The KJV translates G2636 as: backbiting, evil speaking.
How often does καταλαλία (katalalía) appear?
Strong's G2636 is tagged on 2 words in 2 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in 2 Corinthians 12:20 and last appears in 1 Peter 2:1.
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