Lexical Definition
βαττολογέω battologéō (bat-tol-og-eh'-o) to babble G:V
from
use vain repetitions.
- to stutter, i.e. (by implication) to prate tediously
Usage: 1 form in 1 verse
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| βατταλογήσητε | may use vain repetitions | Matt.6.7 |
Abbott-Smith
*† βατταλογέω, -ῶ (Rec. βαττολ-, D, βλαττ- = βατταρίζω, prob. onomatop.; v. MM, s.v.; DCG, ii, 499b, 790a);
to stammer, repeat idly: Mt 6:7 (Cremer, 765).†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Matthew | 6:7 |
Liddell-Scott-Jones
βαττολογέω-λογέω,
={βατταρίζω}, speak stammeringly, say the same thing over and over again, [NT+6th c.AD+]
LSJ Scripture Refs: Matt.6.7