ΠΟΗΛΟΓΕΙΝ, ποηλογειν
POĒLOGEIN, poēlogein
Sounds Like: poh-ly-loh-GEH-in
Translations: to speak much, to babble, to use many words, to talk at length
From the root: ΠΟΛΥΛΟΓΕΩ
Part of Speech: Verb
Explanation: This word is the present active infinitive form of the verb 'πολυλογέω' (polylogeō), meaning 'to speak much' or 'to babble'. It is a compound word formed from 'πολύς' (polys), meaning 'much' or 'many', and 'λόγος' (logos), meaning 'word' or 'speech'. It describes the act of speaking excessively or using many words, often implying a lack of substance or clarity in the speech. It can be used in contexts where someone is talking too much or engaging in idle chatter.
Inflection: Present, Active, Infinitive
Strong’s number: G4180 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Josephus' The Jewish War
- Book Five — 13:45
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