Strong's Lexicon katalalos: Slanderer, backbiter Original Word: καταλάλος Word Origin: From the Greek verb καταλαλέω (katalaleō), which means "to speak against" or "to slander." 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 "slanderer" or "talebearer," as seen in Proverbs 11:13 and Leviticus 19:16. Usage: The term "katalalos" refers to someone who speaks ill of others, often behind their backs, with the intent to harm their reputation. It is used to describe a person who engages in slander or malicious gossip. In the New Testament, this behavior is condemned as it goes against the principles of love, truth, and unity within the Christian community. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, reputation and honor were highly valued, and slander could have serious social and legal consequences. The early Christian communities, influenced by Jewish teachings, emphasized the importance of truthful and edifying speech. Slander was seen as a destructive force that could divide communities and damage relationships, contrary to the teachings of Christ. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 2637 katálalos – slanderous. See 2635 (katalaleō). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom kata and the same as laleó Definition a defamer NASB Translation slanderers (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2637: κατάλαλοςκατάλαλος, καταλαλου, ὁ, a defamer, evil speaker (A. V. back-biters): Romans 1:30. (Found nowhere else (Hermas, sim. 6, 5, 5 [ET]; also as adjective 8, 7, 2 [ET]; 9, 26, 7 [ET]).) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance backbiter, slanderer From kata and the base of laleo; talkative against, i.e. A slanderer -- backbiter. see GREEK kata see GREEK laleo Forms and Transliterations καταλαλους καταλάλους katalalous katalálousLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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