καταλαλέω
To slander
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What does καταλαλέω (katalaléō) mean in the Bible?
καταλαλέω (katalaléō) is a Greek word meaning "to slander". κατα-λαλέω, -ῶ [in LXX chiefly for דָבַר ni. Highlights the harmful, accusatory speech James condemns. This term runs through the canonical themes of Revelation.
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Meaning
To speak harmful words against someone; slander directed toward a specific target person.
to speak evil of, rail at: in cl., with accusative; in LXX,
Why This Word Matters
Highlights the harmful, accusatory speech James condemns. James 4:11–12
Grammatical Forms
How mood, tense, and voice shift the force of this verb in context.
Imperative command or strong request 1×
Participle verbal adjective — the action as a modifying quality 1×
Indicative states a fact or reality 3×
Discourse Aspect
How this verb appears across 5 occurrences in the NT discourse index (MACULA Greek SBLGNT).
Aspect reflects grammatical form — not authorial emphasis. Participles and infinitives are verbal adjectives and nouns respectively.
Clause data: MACULA Greek (Clear Bible, CC BY 4.0) · SBLGNT (Logos/SBL, CC BY 4.0)
Canonical Themes
Biblical Occurrences
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