Battologéō — G945

Definition

verb

to stutter, i.e. (by implication) to prate tediously

1. to stammer, and, since stammerers are accustomed to repeat the same sounds
2. to repeat the same things over and over, to use many and idle words, to babble, prate

Usually translated as

use vain repetitions

Origin

from Báttos (a proverbial stammerer) and G3056

• lógos (G3056)

Occurrences

Battologéō occurs 1 time in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Matthew (1)

• Matthew 6:7 — But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions (βαττολογησητε), as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.