ESTUDIO DE LA PALABRA GRIEGA
Laléō (G2980) — Meaning and Usage
λαλέω (laléō) means to utter words: to speak, say, talk, or tell.
Significado de la palabra
The basic sense of λαλέω is to utter words. Depending on the sentence, it can be translated as “speak,” “say,” “talk,” or “tell.” The meaning is determined by what is uttered and to whom it is addressed.
The word can refer simply to the act of speaking, as when the formerly mute man speaks in Matthew 9:33. It can also describe speech that comes from a person’s inner condition, as in Matthew 12:34, where the mouth speaks out of the heart’s abundance.
Uso en las Escrituras
In Matthew 9:18, Jesus is speaking to the people when a ruler approaches and addresses him. Matthew 12:46 also shows λαλέω for speaking to a crowd, while Matthew 13:3 describes Jesus speaking to them in parables.
Matthew 10:19–20 emphasizes the source and content of the disciples’ speech: they are to speak what is given to them, and Jesus says it is the Spirit of their Father who speaks in them. Matthew 12:36 adds the sober sense that people will give an account for every careless word they speak.
La palabra en detalle
- G2980 λαλέω (laléō) means to utter words. Its biblical usage includes speaking, saying, talking, and telling, with the surrounding sentence clarifying who speaks, what is said, and to whom it is addressed.
Versículos de ejemplo
- Matthew 9:18 λαλοῦντος shows Jesus speaking to the people as a ruler comes to address him.
- Matthew 10:20 λαλοῦντες refers to the disciples speaking, while Jesus identifies the Spirit of their Father as the one speaking in them.
- Matthew 12:34 λαλεῖν is used of speaking good things, illustrating that speech reflects the heart’s abundance.
- Matthew 13:3 ἐλάλησεν describes Jesus speaking many things to the people in parables.
Preguntas frecuentes
What does λαλέω mean?
It means to utter words and can describe speaking, saying, talking, or telling, according to context.
Where does Matthew 10:20 connect speaking with the Spirit?
Matthew 10:20 says that it is not the disciples who speak, but the Spirit of their Father who speaks in them.
What does Matthew 12:36 teach about spoken words?
It says that people will give an account for every careless word they speak on the day of judgment.