Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
speech
Usage: λαλία, -ᾶς, ἡ [in LXX chiefly for דָּבָר, דִּבְרָה ;] __1. loquacity = Very talkative. __2. talk, speech, conversation: Mat.26:73 (cf. Ca 43), Jhn.4:42 8:43.† (AS)
Strong's Number
G2981
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
24
Books
10
Strong's G2981 Quick Answer
Strong's G2981 λαλιά (lalia) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. lalia (lal-ee-ah') n. 1. talk [from G2980] It has 24 linked Bible usages across 10 books. Visible English usage signals include said, saying, and speech. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
- Meaning
- lalia (lal-ee-ah') n. 1. talk [from G2980]
- Usage
- 24 linked usages
- Books
- 10 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
- Usage Words
- said, saying, and speech
Meaning and Definition
lalia (lal-ee-ah') n. 1. talk [from G2980] KJV: saying, speech Root(s): G2980
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G2981. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G2981 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render lalia, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.
How Strong's G2981 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and New Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.
- The largest indexed corpus on this page is Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha with 11 linked usages.
- This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.
- Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.
In the Septuagint (LXX)
Strong's G2981 (λαλιά) appears 20 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.
Sample Septuagint occurrences:
- 2 Maccabees 5:5 — λαλιᾶς
- 2 Maccabees 8:7 — λαλιὰ
- 2 Maccabees 15:12 — λαλιὰν
- Ecclesiastes 3:18 — λαλιᾶς
- Ecclesiastes 7:14 — λαλιᾶς
Strong's G2981 by Corpus
Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.
Strong's G2981 in the New Testament
4 indexed usages in New Testament.
And after a while came unto him they that stood by, and said to Peter, Surely thou also art one of them; for thy speech bewrayeth thee.
And he denied it again. And a little after, they that stood by said again to Peter, Surely thou art one of them: for thou art a Galilaean, and thy speech agreeth thereto.
And said unto the woman, Now we believe, not because of thy saying: for we have heard him ourselves, and know that this is indeed the Christ, the Saviour of the world.
Strong's G2981 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
9 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
Strong's G2981 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha
11 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
Now when there was gone forth a false rumor, as though Antiochus had been dead, Jason took at the least a thousand men, and suddenly made an assault upon the city; and they that were upon the walls being put back, and the city at length taken, Menelaus fled into the castle:
But specially took he advantage of the night for such privy attempts, insomuch that the bruit of his manliness was spread everywhere.
And this was his vision: That Onias, who had been high priest, a virtuous and a good man, reverend in conversation, gentle in condition, well spoken also, and exercised from a child in all points of virtue, holding up his hands prayed for the whole body of the Jews.
Usage Excerpts
First 24 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G2981.
And my life is lighter than a word, And has perished in vain hope.
As the thirsty earth expecting the rain, So they waited for my speech.
Howbeit hear, Job, my words, And hearken to my speech.
There are no speeches or words, In which their voices are not heard.
I said in my heart, Concerning the speech of the sons of man, God will judge them, And that to show that they are beasts.
In the day of prosperity live joyfully, And consider in the day of adversity: Consider, I say, God also has caused The one to agree with the other for this reason, That man should find nothing after him.
Thy lips are as a thread of scarlet, And thy speech is comely: Like the rind of a pomegranate Is thy cheek without thy veil.
Thy cheek is like the rind of a pomegranate, Being seen without thy veil.
the spirit of the fear of God. He shall not judge according to appearance, nor reprove according to report:
And after a while came unto him they that stood by, and said to Peter, Surely thou also art one of them; for thy speech bewrayeth thee.
And he denied it again. And a little after, they that stood by said again to Peter, Surely thou art one of them: for thou art a Galilaean, and thy speech agreeth thereto.
And said unto the woman, Now we believe, not because of thy saying: for we have heard him ourselves, and know that this is indeed the Christ, the Saviour of the world.
Why do ye not understand my speech? even because ye cannot hear my word.
Now when there was gone forth a false rumor, as though Antiochus had been dead, Jason took at the least a thousand men, and suddenly made an assault upon the city; and they that were upon the walls being put back, and the city at length taken, Menelaus fled into the castle:
But specially took he advantage of the night for such privy attempts, insomuch that the bruit of his manliness was spread everywhere.
And this was his vision: That Onias, who had been high priest, a virtuous and a good man, reverend in conversation, gentle in condition, well spoken also, and exercised from a child in all points of virtue, holding up his hands prayed for the whole body of the Jews.
Honor and shame is in talk: And the tongue of man is his fall.
Affect not to be made equal unto him in talk, And believe not his many words: For with much communication will he tempt thee, And smiling upon thee will get out thy secrets:
But he that hateth babbling hath less of evil.
There is one that keepeth silence, and is found wise: And another by much babbling becometh hateful.
The talk of him that sweareth much maketh the hair stand upright; And their brawls make one stop his ears.
Thou shalt not appear empty before the Lord.
Whoso feareth the Lord will receive his discipline; And they that seek him early shall find favor.
Keep a sure watch over a shameless daughter, Lest she make thee a laughingstock to thine enemies, And a byword in the city, and a reproach among the people, And make thee ashamed before the multitude.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G2981, grouped by book.
Psalms 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Ecclesiastes 2 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Song of Solomon 2 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Isaiah 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Matthew 1 usage, New Testament
Mark 1 usage, New Testament
2 Maccabees 3 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Wisdom of Sirach 8 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Strong's G2981 FAQ
What does lalia (λαλιά) mean?
Lalia (Strong's G2981) is a Greek word most simply glossed "saying". lalia (lal-ee-ah') n. 1. talk [from G2980]
How many times is lalia (λαλιά) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 24 linked usages for Strong's G2981 across 10 books.
Where can I study lalia (λαλιά) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G2981 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
What English words translate lalia (λαλιά)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as said, saying, and speech. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.
Does Strong's G2981 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?
Yes. The current local index includes 9 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 11 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G2981, with linked reader references where each row is available.