In biblical terms, "uttering" often refers to the act of speaking, proclaiming, or expressing words, whether they be truthful, deceitful, or prophetic. The Bible places significant emphasis on the power and importance of words, highlighting both their potential for good and their capacity for harm.

Speech and Truthfulness

The Bible frequently underscores the importance of truthful speech. Proverbs 12:22 states, "Lying lips are detestable to the LORD, but those who deal faithfully are His delight." This verse emphasizes that God values honesty and integrity in communication. The act of uttering falsehoods is condemned, as it is contrary to the nature of God, who is truth (John 14:6).

The Power of Words

Scripture acknowledges the profound impact that words can have. Proverbs 18:21 declares, "Life and death are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit." This highlights the responsibility that comes with the ability to speak, as words can build up or tear down, bless or curse.

Prophetic Utterance

In the context of prophecy, uttering takes on a divine dimension. Prophets in the Bible were often called to speak the words of God to His people. For instance, in Jeremiah 1:9 , God says to Jeremiah, "Behold, I have put My words in your mouth." This indicates that prophetic utterance is not merely human speech but is inspired by God, carrying His authority and message.

Warnings Against Idle Words

The New Testament also warns against careless or idle words. Jesus teaches in Matthew 12:36-37 , "But I tell you that men will give an account on the day of judgment for every careless word they have spoken. For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned." This passage serves as a sobering reminder of the accountability that comes with speech.

Uttering in Worship and Praise

Uttering is also associated with worship and praise. The Psalms are replete with calls to utter praises to God. Psalm 34:1 proclaims, "I will bless the LORD at all times; His praise will always be on my lips." Here, uttering is an expression of devotion and reverence, acknowledging God's greatness and goodness.

Conclusion

The biblical perspective on uttering is multifaceted, encompassing truthfulness, the power of words, prophetic speech, accountability, and worship. The Bible calls believers to be mindful of their speech, recognizing its potential to reflect the character of God and impact the world around them.(p. pr. & vb. n.) of Utter.4449. melal -- to speak, say
... 4448d, 4449. melal. 4450 . to speak, say. Transliteration: melal Phonetic
Spelling: (mel-al') Short Definition: uttering. Word Origin ...
/hebrew/4449.htm - 6k

1897. hagah -- to moan, growl, utter, speak, muse
... 1), growls (1), make a sound (1), meditate (5), meditates (1), moan (3), moan sadly
(1), mutter (2), mutters (1), ponders (1), utter (2), uttering (1), utters ...
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But that I May not Seem to be Uttering These Praises of The...
... Book I. Chapter 19. " 29. But that I may not seem to be uttering these
praises of the? "29. But that I may not seem to be ...
/.../writings in connection with the donatist controversy /chapter 19 29 but.htm

The Shipwreck of Pilate
... As Caiaphas was uttering a greater truth than he knew when he said it was expedient
that one should die for the whole people, so in uttering this exclamation ...
/.../stalker/the trial and death of jesus christ/chapter viii the shipwreck of.htm

Ephesians iv. 32 and v. 1, 2
... the reason, by saying, "which are not befitting," which have nothing to do with
us""but rather giving of thanks." What good is there in uttering a witticism? ...
/.../homily xvii ephesians iv 32.htm

The Various Hypotheses of Marcus and Others. Theories Respecting ...
... the Father, knowing the incomprehensibleness of His own nature, assigned to the
elements which He also terms ??ons, [the power] of each one uttering its own ...
/.../irenaeus/against heresies/chapter xiv the various hypotheses of.htm

There is a Great Question About Lying, which Often Arises in the ...
... But the fault of him who lies, is, the desire of deceiving in the uttering of his
mind; whether he do deceive, in that he is believed when uttering the false ...
//christianbookshelf.org/augustine/on lying/section 1 there is a.htm

There Resulteth Then from all These this Sentence...
... And yet if any man should propose to himself so to love truth, not only that which
consists in contemplation, but also in uttering the true thing, which each ...
//christianbookshelf.org/augustine/on lying/section 41 there resulteth then.htm

On Books
... us, teaching us, by the words and thoughts of men, whose bodies are crumbled into
dust ages ago, but whose words"the power of uttering themselves, which they ...
/.../kingsley/twenty-five village sermons/sermon xxiv on books.htm

Mention of the Heretic Colarbasus; Alliance Between Heresy and the ...
... tenets we shall explain when we commence to speak of what concerns those who give
heed to Pythagorean calculation as possible; and uttering vain prophecies ...
/.../the refutation of all heresies/chapter xiii mention of the heretic.htm

Whether the Aforesaid Expressions are True?
... Moreover this solution ignores entirely the difficulty which this question presents:
for there is still the objection in regard to the first uttering of these ...
/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether the aforesaid expressions are.htm

Knox and Queen Mary (Continued), 1561-1564
... portion of papistical superstition." {206b} "Crossing in Baptism is a diabolical
invention; kneeling at the Lord's table, mummelling," (uttering the responses ...
/.../lang/john knox and the reformation/chapter xv knox and queen.htm

Uttering (10 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Uttering (10 Occurrences). Luke 5:21 Then the Scribes
and Pharisees began to cavil, asking, "Who is this, uttering blasphemies? ...
/u/uttering.htm - 9k

Pronunciation (4 Occurrences)
... 1. (n.) The act of uttering with articulation; the act of giving the proper sound
and accent; utterance; as, the pronunciation of syllables of words; distinct ...
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Uttereth (30 Occurrences)

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Gift (148 Occurrences)
... abnormal. If the words remain coherent, the speaker may profess to be uttering
revelations, or to be the mere organ of the divine voice. ...
/g/gift.htm - 59k

Gifts (144 Occurrences)
... he was empowered to make an authoritative announcement of the divine will in a
particular case (Acts 13:1). In rare instances we find him uttering a prediction ...
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Spiritual (42 Occurrences)
... he was empowered to make an authoritative announcement of the divine will in a
particular case (Acts 13:1). In rare instances we find him uttering a prediction ...
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Yielded (28 Occurrences)
... Luke 23:46 and Jesus cried out in a loud voice, and said, "Father, to Thy hands
I entrust my spirit." And after uttering these words He yielded up His spirit. ...
/y/yielded.htm - 14k

Utterance (21 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) The act of uttering. 2. (n.) Sale by
offering to the public. 3. (n.) Putting in circulation; as ...
/u/utterance.htm - 12k

Using (88 Occurrences)
... (WEY BBE). John 16:29 "Ah, now you are using plain language," said His
disciples, "and are uttering no figure of speech! (WEY NAS). ...
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Open (586 Occurrences)
... in say. 11. (a.) Uttered, as a consonant, with the oral passage simply
narrowed without closure, as in uttering s. 12. (a.) Not ...
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