Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
to babble
Usage: βατταλογέω, -ῶ (Rec. βαττολ-, D, βλαττ- = βατταρίζω, prob. onomatop.; see MM, see word; DCG, ii, 499b, 790a); to stammer, repeat idly: Mat.6:7 (Cremer, 765).† (AS)
Strong's Number
G945
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
1
Books
1
Strong's G945 Quick Answer
Strong's G945 βαττολογέω (battologeo) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. battologeo (bat-tol-og-eh'-o) v. 1. to stutter 2. (by implication) to talk repetitiously and tediously It has 1 linked Bible usage across 1 book. Visible English usage signals include use. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament.
- Meaning
- battologeo (bat-tol-og-eh'-o) v. 1. to stutter 2. (by implication) to talk repetitiously and tediously
- Usage
- 1 linked usage
- Books
- 1 indexed book
- Corpus
- New Testament
- Usage Words
- use
Meaning and Definition
battologeo (bat-tol-og-eh'-o) v. 1. to stutter 2. (by implication) to talk repetitiously and tediously [from Battos "a proverbial stammerer" and G3056] KJV: use vain repetitions Root(s): G3056
Across Lexicons
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How Strong's G945 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render battologeo, 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.
use
Matthew 6:7
How Strong's G945 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes 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 New Testament with 1 linked usage.
Strong's G945 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 G945 in the New Testament
1 indexed usage in New Testament.
But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.
Usage Excerpts
First 1 linked usage excerpt for Strong's G945.
But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G945, grouped by book.
Matthew 1 usage, New Testament
Strong's G945 FAQ
What does battologeo (βαττολογέω) mean?
Battologeo (Strong's G945) is a Greek word most simply glossed "use vain repetitions". battologeo (bat-tol-og-eh'-o) v. 1. to stutter 2. (by implication) to talk repetitiously and tediously
How many times is battologeo (βαττολογέω) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 1 linked usage for Strong's G945 across 1 book.
Where can I study battologeo (βαττολογέω) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G945 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament.
What English words translate battologeo (βαττολογέω)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as use. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.