Strong's Lexicon mataiologos: Vain talker, idle talker Original Word: ματαιολόγος Word Origin: From ματαιος (mataios, meaning "vain" or "empty") and λόγος (logos, meaning "word" or "speech") Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "mataiologos," similar concepts can be found in words like שָׁוְא (shav, Strong's Hebrew 7723), meaning "vain" or "false," often used to describe falsehood or deceit. Usage: The term "mataiologos" refers to someone who engages in empty or vain talk, often characterized by meaningless or deceptive speech. In the New Testament, it is used to describe individuals who speak without substance, often leading others astray with their words. This term highlights the danger of speech that lacks truth and edification, emphasizing the importance of speaking with purpose and integrity. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, rhetoric and speech were highly valued, and skilled orators were often admired. However, the early Christian community was cautioned against those who used their speech for vanity or deception. The emphasis was on truth and edification, contrasting with the cultural norm of valuing eloquence over substance. The term "mataiologos" would have been a warning against those who prioritized style over truth, a common issue in a society that prized rhetorical skill. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom mataios and legó Definition talking idly NASB Translation empty talkers (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3151: ματαιολόγοςματαιολόγος, ματαιολογου, ὁ (μάταιος and λέγω), an idle talker, one who utters empty, senseless things: Titus 1:10. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance vain talker. From mataios and lego; an idle (i.e. Senseless or mischievous) talker, i.e. A wrangler -- vain talker. see GREEK mataios see GREEK lego Forms and Transliterations ματαιολογοι ματαιολόγοι mataiologoi mataiológoiLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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