◄ 4180. polulogia ►
Strong's Lexicon polulogia: Much speaking, verbosity Original Word: πολυλογία Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: polulogia Pronunciation: po-loo-lo-GEE-ah Phonetic Spelling: (pol-oo-log-ee'-ah) Definition: much-speaking, loquacity. Meaning: The term πολυλογία refers to "much speaking" or "wordiness." It implies excessive or unnecessary use of words, often associated with verbosity or loquacity. Word Origin: Derived from the Greek words πολύς (polus), meaning "many" or "much," and λόγος (logos), meaning "word" or "speech." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for πολυλογία, the concept of excessive or vain speech is addressed in the Hebrew Scriptures. For example, Proverbs 10:19 (Strong's Hebrew 7235 • רָבָה, rabah) warns that "When words are many, transgression is not lacking, but whoever restrains his lips is prudent." This reflects a similar caution against verbosity and underscores the value of measured and thoughtful speech. Usage: The word πολυλογία is used in the context of speech, particularly in reference to the tendency to use many words, often without necessity or substance. It is typically viewed in a negative light, suggesting a lack of conciseness or focus in communication. Context: The term πολυλογία appears in the New Testament in the context of exhortations against excessive speech. In Matthew 6:7, Jesus warns against the use of "vain repetitions" in prayer, highlighting the futility of thinking that one will be heard for their "many words" (πολυλογία). This admonition is part of a broader teaching on the nature of sincere and humble communication with God, contrasting the practices of the Gentiles who believed that lengthy prayers would ensure divine attention. The emphasis is on the quality and sincerity of prayer rather than the quantity of words. This teaching aligns with the broader biblical theme that values wisdom, discernment, and sincerity in speech, as seen in various Proverbs and teachings throughout Scripture. HELPS Word-studies 4180 polylogía (from 4183 /polýs, "much in quantity" and 3056 /lógos, "'word, speech") – properly, voluminous words; a great quantity of words (used only in Mt 6:7). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from polus and logos Definition much speaking NASB Translation many words (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4180: πολυλογία πολυλογία, πολυλογίας, ἡ (πολύλογος), much speaking, (Plautus, Vulg.,multiloquium): Matthew 6:7. (Proverbs 10:19; Xenophon, Cyril 1, 4, 3; Plato, legg. 1, p. 641 e.; Aristotle, polit. 4, 10 (p. 1295{a}, 2); Plutarch, educ. puer. 8, 10.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance wordiness From a compound of polus and logos; loquacity, i.e. Prolixity -- much speaking. see GREEK polus see GREEK logos Forms and Transliterations πολυλογια πολυλογία πολυλογίᾳ πολυλογίας polulogia polylogia polylogíāi Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Matthew 6:7 N-DFS GRK: ἐν τῇ πολυλογίᾳ αὐτῶν εἰσακουσθήσονται NAS: that they will be heard for their many words. KJV: for their much speaking. INT: in the many words of them they will be heard Strong's Greek 4180 1 Occurrence πολυλογίᾳ — 1 Occ.