Berean Strong's Lexicon katalalia: Slander, backbiting Original Word: καταλαλιά Word Origin: From καταλάλος (katalalos), which is derived from κατά (kata, meaning "against") and λάλος (lalos, meaning "talkative" or "speaking"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent in Strong's Concordance, similar concepts can be found in words like רָכִיל (rakil, H7400) meaning "slander" or "talebearer," and דִּבָּה (dibbah, H1681) meaning "whispering" or "defamation." Usage: The term "katalalia" refers to the act of speaking ill of someone, often behind their back, with the intent to harm their reputation. It encompasses malicious gossip and defamation. In the New Testament, it is used to describe a behavior that is contrary to Christian virtues of love, kindness, and truthfulness. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, honor and reputation were highly valued, and slander could have serious social and legal consequences. The early Christian communities, influenced by Jewish ethical teachings, emphasized the importance of truthful and edifying speech. Slander was seen as a destructive force that could divide communities and damage relationships. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 2636 katalalía – evil speech, slander (railing, defaming talk). See 2635 (katalaleō). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom katalalos Definition evil-speaking NASB Translation slander (1), slanders (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2636: καταλαλιάκαταλαλιά, καταλαλιάς, ἡ (κατάλαλος, which see), defamation, evil-speaking: 2 Corinthians 12:20; 1 Peter 2:1 (on the plural cf. Winers Grammar, 176 (166); Buttmann, 77 (67)). (Wis. 1:11; Clement of Rome, 1 Cor. 30, 1 [ET]; 35, 5 [ET], and ecclesiastical writings; not found in classical Greek.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance backbiting, evil speaking. From katalalos; defamation -- backbiting, evil speaking. see GREEK katalalos Forms and Transliterations καταλαλιαι καταλαλιαί καταλαλιας καταλαλιάς katalaliai katalaliaí katalalias katalaliásLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Corinthians 12:20 N-NFPGRK: θυμοί ἐριθείαι καταλαλιαί ψιθυρισμοί φυσιώσεις NAS: disputes, slanders, gossip, KJV: strifes, backbitings, whisperings, INT: anger contentions slander gossip conceit 1 Peter 2:1 N-AFP Strong's Greek 2636 |
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