Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
to talk to/with
Usage: προσ-λαλέω, -ῶ [in LXX: Exo.4:16 AB2 (דָבַר pi.), Wis.13:17 * ;] to speak to: Act.28:20; with dative of person(s), Act.13:43.† (AS)
Strong's Number
G4354
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
4
Books
3
Strong's G4354 Quick Answer
Strong's G4354 προσλαλέω (proslaleo) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. proslaleo (pros-lal-eh'-o) v. 1. to talk to, i.e. converse with [from G4314 and G2980] It has 4 linked Bible usages across 3 books. Visible English usage signals include speaking and speak. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
- Meaning
- proslaleo (pros-lal-eh'-o) v. 1. to talk to, i.e. converse with [from G4314 and G2980]
- Usage
- 4 linked usages
- Books
- 3 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
- Usage Words
- speaking and speak
Meaning and Definition
proslaleo (pros-lal-eh'-o) v. 1. to talk to, i.e. converse with [from G4314 and G2980] KJV: speak to (with) Root(s): G4314, G2980
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G4354. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G4354 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render proslaleo, 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.
speak
Acts 28:20
speaking
Acts 13:43
How Strong's G4354 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha. 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 New Testament with 2 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 G4354 (προσλαλέω) appears 2 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.
Sample Septuagint occurrences:
- Exodus 4:16 — προσλαλήσει
- Wisdom of Solomon 13:17 — προσλαλῶν
Strong's G4354 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 G4354 in the New Testament
2 indexed usages in New Testament.
Now when the congregation was broken up, many of the Jews and religious proselytes followed Paul and Barnabas: who, speaking to them, persuaded them to continue in the grace of God.
For this cause therefore have I called for you, to see you, and to speak with you: because that for the hope of Israel I am bound with this chain.
Strong's G4354 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
1 indexed usage in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
And he shall speak for thee to the people, and he shall be thy mouth, and thou shalt be for him in things pertaining to God.
Strong's G4354 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha
1 indexed usage in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
Then maketh he prayer for his goods, for his wife and children, And is not ashamed to speak to that which hath no life.
Usage Excerpts
First 4 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G4354.
And he shall speak for thee to the people, and he shall be thy mouth, and thou shalt be for him in things pertaining to God.
Now when the congregation was broken up, many of the Jews and religious proselytes followed Paul and Barnabas: who, speaking to them, persuaded them to continue in the grace of God.
For this cause therefore have I called for you, to see you, and to speak with you: because that for the hope of Israel I am bound with this chain.
Then maketh he prayer for his goods, for his wife and children, And is not ashamed to speak to that which hath no life.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G4354, grouped by book.
Exodus 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Acts 2 usages, New Testament
Wisdom of Solomon 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Strong's G4354 FAQ
What does proslaleo (προσλαλέω) mean?
Proslaleo (Strong's G4354) is a Greek word most simply glossed "talk to". proslaleo (pros-lal-eh'-o) v. 1. to talk to, i.e. converse with [from G4314 and G2980]
How many times is proslaleo (προσλαλέω) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 4 linked usages for Strong's G4354 across 3 books.
Where can I study proslaleo (προσλαλέω) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G4354 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
What English words translate proslaleo (προσλαλέω)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as speaking and speak. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.
Does Strong's G4354 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?
Yes. The current local index includes 1 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 1 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G4354, with linked reader references where each row is available.