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Insubstantial information, frequently not factual and leading to groundless fears.

Rumours can give rise to fear

Jeremiah 51:46; Matthew 24:6 pp Mark 13:7 See also Job 28:22; Ezekiel 7:26; 1 Timothy 4:7

Rumours can come from misunderstanding what has been said

John 21:23

Rumours are sometimes maliciously spread

Proverbs 17:4; 3Jn 10 See also Proverbs 16:28; Proverbs 26:24; 1 Timothy 3:11; Timothy 5:13; Timothy 6:11

See also

5193  tongue
5426  news
5575  talk, idle
5868  gossip
8830  suspicion