Katalaléō — G2635

Definition

verb

to be a traducer, i.e. to slander

1. to speak against one, to criminate, traduce

Usually translated as

speak against

Origin

from G2637

• katálalos (G2637)

Occurrences

Katalaléō occurs 5 times in 3 verses of the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: James (1), 1 Peter (2)

• James 4:11 — Speak not evil (καταλαλεῖτε) 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.
• James 4:11 — Speak not evil one of another, brethren. He that speaketh evil (καταλαλεῖτε) 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.
• James 4:11 — Speak not evil one of another, brethren. He that speaketh evil of his brother, and judgeth his brother, speaketh evil (καταλαλῶν) 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 (καταλαλοῦσιν) 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 (καταλαλωσιν) you, as of evildoers, they may be ashamed that falsely accuse your good conversation in Christ.