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Introduction:The concept of being "talkative" is addressed in various passages throughout the Bible, often highlighting the potential pitfalls and moral implications of excessive or careless speech. The Bible provides guidance on the use of words, emphasizing the importance of wisdom, restraint, and the impact of speech on one's character and relationships.
Biblical References and Analysis:1.
Proverbs on Speech: The Book of Proverbs frequently addresses the theme of talkativeness, contrasting the wise and the foolish in their use of words.
Proverbs 10:19 states, "When words are many, sin is unavoidable, but he who restrains his lips is wise." This verse underscores the idea that excessive talking can lead to sin, suggesting that wisdom is found in measured and thoughtful speech.
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The Power of the Tongue:James 3:5-6 provides a vivid metaphor for the power of the tongue: "So too the tongue is a small part of the body, but it boasts of great things. Consider how small a spark sets a great forest ablaze. The tongue also is a fire, a world of wickedness among the parts of the body." This passage warns of the destructive potential of careless words, likening them to a fire that can cause widespread harm.
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Jesus on Idle Words: In the New Testament, Jesus addresses the issue of idle words in
Matthew 12:36-37 : "But I tell you that men will give an account on the day of judgment for every careless word they have spoken. For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned." This teaching highlights the accountability individuals have for their speech and the spiritual significance of their words.
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The Heart and Speech Connection: The Bible often links the condition of the heart with the nature of one's speech.
Luke 6:45 states, "The good man brings good things out of the good treasure of his heart, and the evil man brings evil things out of the evil treasure of his heart. For out of the overflow of the heart, the mouth speaks." This verse suggests that talkativeness can be a reflection of one's inner spiritual state.
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Encouragement for Edifying Speech:Ephesians 4:29 encourages believers to use their words for building others up: "Let no unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building up the one in need and bringing grace to those who listen." This exhortation calls for speech that is constructive and beneficial, contrasting with the negative connotations of being talkative without purpose.
Practical Implications:The biblical perspective on talkativeness serves as a reminder of the importance of self-control and discernment in communication. Believers are encouraged to cultivate speech that reflects godly wisdom, promotes peace, and edifies others. The emphasis on the heart's role in shaping speech invites individuals to seek spiritual growth and transformation, ensuring that their words align with their faith and values.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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a.) Given to much talking.
Greek
216. alalos -- mute, speechless... Word Origin from alpha (as a neg. prefix) and lalos (
talkative) Definition mute,
speechless NASB Word Usage mute (3). dumb, mute, speechless.
...2637. katalalos -- a defamer
... backbiter, slanderer. From kata and the base of laleo;talkative against, ie
A slanderer -- backbiter. see GREEK kata. see GREEK laleo....
2980. laleo -- to talk
... Word Origin from lalos (talkative) Definition to talk NASB Word Usage made (1),
proclaiming (1), said (6), say (5), saying (7), says (2), speak (95), speak...
5378. Philologos -- "student, scholar," Philologus, a Christian
... Philologus. From philos and logos; fond of words, ieTalkative (argumentative,
learned, "philological"); Philologus, a Christian -- Philologus....
Strong's Hebrew
564. Immer -- the name of several Israelites, perhaps also a place...... NASB Word Usage Immer (10). Immer. From 'amar;
talkative; Immer, the name of five
Israelites -- Immer. see HEBREW 'amar. 563, 564. Immer. 565 .
...201. Omar -- a grandson of Esau
... Word Origin from amar Definition a grandson of Esau NASB Word Usage Omar (3). Omar.
From 'amar;talkative; Omar, a grandson of Esau -- Omar. see HEBREW 'amar....
8193. saphah -- lip, speech, edge
... empty (2), gossip* (1), language (6), lip (1), lip service (1), lips (100), mere
(1), seashore* (7), shore (1), speech (12), talk (1),talkative (1), words (2...
4450. Milalay -- an Israelite musician
... musician NASB Word Usage Milalai (1). Milalai. From malal;talkative; Milalai, an
Israelite -- Milalai. see HEBREW malal. 4449, 4450. Milalay. 4451 ....
Library
How the Silent and theTalkative are to be Admonished.
... THE Book of Pastoral Rule, and Selected Epistles, OF GREGORY THE GREAT BISHOP OF
ROME, Chapter XIV. How the silent and thetalkative are to be admonished....
Vision Second. Again, of his Neglect in Chastising hisTalkative...
... The Pastor: Book First."Visions. Vision Second. Again, of His Neglect in Chastising
HisTalkative Wife and His Lustful Sons, and of His Character. Chap. I....
Beloved, and yet Afflicted
... Young women who are apt to be volatile, conceited, ortalkative, are often trained
to be full of sweetness and light by sickness after sickness, by which they...
It is Then My Purpose to Prove to You...
... Who would not be enticed by such promises, especially the mind of a young man desirous
of the truth, and further a proud andtalkative mind by discussions of...
Conclusion.
... of God, mindful of that short verse, sanctified by the apostle's quotation of it,
"Ill interviews good morals do corrupt." [432]Talkative, idle, winebibbing...
The Image of Jealousy
... She lifted her brows. He answered the implied question. "I was a familiar to this
Philadelphus; he is young and boastful,talkative as a woman....
Therefore, if we Compare the Things Themselves, we May no Way...
... received the counsel of virginity, and having guarded virginity, to slight precepts:
even as we have known many sacred virgins,talkative, curious, drunken...
Commandment Eleventh. The Spirit and Prophets to be Tried by their...
... First, the man [222] who seems to have the Spirit exalts himself, and wishes to
have the first seat, and is bold, and impudent, andtalkative, and lives in the...
But in this Corner Called England, at this End of the Century...
... as woman had always maintained) an excuse for pots of beer, but are a sacred solemnity
to which new female worshipers may kneel; that thetalkative patriots in...
To his Father, when He had Entrusted to Him the Care of the Church...
... I am neither sotalkative, as to desire to speak, when He is bent on silence; nor
so reserved and ignorant as to set a watch before my lips [3030] when it is...
Thesaurus
Talkative (5 Occurrences)...Talkative (5 Occurrences).
... (See NAS). Psalms 140:11 A
talkative man is not established
in the earth, One of violence -- evil hunteth to overflowing. (YLT).
...Kicketh (6 Occurrences)
... hath not fixed. (YLT). Proverbs 10:8 The wise in heart accepteth commands,
And atalkative fool kicketh. (YLT). Proverbs 10:10 Whoso...
Immer (10 Occurrences)
... Easton's Bible DictionaryTalkative. (1.) The head of the sixteenth
priestly order (1 Chronicles 24:14). (2.) Jeremiah 20:1....
Futility (19 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) The quality of beingtalkative;
talkativeness; loquaciousness; loquacity. 2. (n.) The quality...
Tongue (160 Occurrences)
... either lashon, or glossa the latter word with the cognates heteroglossos, "of strange
tongues" (1 Corinthians 14:21), glossodes, "talkative," English Versions...
Deceitful (46 Occurrences)
... Titus 1:10 For there are many that spurn authority--idle,talkative and deceitful
persons, who, for the most part, are adherents of the Circumcision. (WEY)....
Accepteth (9 Occurrences)
... dost multiply bribes! (YLT). Proverbs 10:8 The wise in heart accepteth commands,
And atalkative fool kicketh. (YLT). Ecclesiastes 9...
Silent (120 Occurrences)
... perfectly quiet. 2. (a.) Not speaking; indisposed to talk; speechless; mute;
taciturn; not loquacious; nottalkative. 3. (a.) Keeping...
Spurn (13 Occurrences)
... (WEY). Titus 1:10 For there are many that spurn authority--idle,talkative and
deceitful persons, who, for the most part, are adherents of the Circumcision....
Resources
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