Strong's Lexicon kakologeó: To speak evil of, to revile, to curse, to insult. Original Word: κακολογέω Word Origin: From the Greek words κακός (kakos, meaning "bad" or "evil") and λέγω (lego, meaning "to speak" or "to say"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with the concept of speaking evil or cursing is קָלַל (qalal, Strong's H7043), which means to curse or to treat with contempt. Usage: The verb κακολογέω is used in the New Testament to describe the act of speaking evil against someone, reviling, or cursing. It conveys a sense of verbal abuse or insult, often directed towards others in a way that is harmful or damaging. This term is used to highlight the moral and ethical implications of speech that is intended to harm or defame another person. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, speech was a powerful tool that could be used for both good and ill. The culture placed a high value on rhetoric and the spoken word, and public discourse was a key aspect of social and political life. However, the misuse of speech, such as through slander or reviling, was seen as a serious moral failing. In Jewish tradition, the importance of guarding one's speech is emphasized in the wisdom literature, and the act of cursing or speaking evil was considered a violation of the command to love one's neighbor. HELPS Word-studies 2551 kakologéō (from 2556 /kakós, "a malicious disposition" and 3004 /légō, "speaking to a conclusion") – properly, to speak evil, using malicious, damaging words that are calculated to destroy (misrepresent). 2551 /kakologéō ("calculated evil-speaking") tries to make evil seem good ("positive"), i.e. presenting what is wrong as "right" (or the reverse). 2551 (kakologéō) issues from a twisted disposition (make-up, perspective). [Note the fundamental meaning of the root (2556 /kakós).] NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom a comp. of kakos and logos Definition to speak ill of NASB Translation speak evil (1), speaking evil (1), speaks evil (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2551: κακολογέωκακολογέω, κακολόγω; 1 aorist infinitive κακολογῆσαί; (κακολόγος); equivalent to κακῶς λέγω (which the old grammarians prefer, see Lob. ad Phryn., p. 200); 1. to speak ill of, revile, abuse, one; to calumniate, traduce: τινα, Mark 9:39; τί, Acts 19:9; (2 Macc. 4:1; Lysias, Plutarch, others). 2. Hellenistically, to imprecate evil on, curse: τινα, Matthew 15:4; Mark 7:10 (so for קִלֵּל, Proverbs 20:20; Ezekiel 22:7; Exodus 22:28). From a compound of kakos and logos; to revile -- curse, speak evil of. see GREEK kakos see GREEK logos Englishman's Concordance Matthew 15:4 V-PPA-NMSGRK: καί Ὁ κακολογῶν πατέρα ἢ NAS: AND MOTHER,' and, 'HE WHO SPEAKS EVIL OF FATHER KJV: mother: and, He that curseth father or INT: and He who speaks evil of father or Mark 7:10 V-PPA-NMS Mark 9:39 V-ANA Acts 19:9 V-PPA-NMP Strong's Greek 2551 |
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