ματαιολόγος
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What does ματαιολόγος (mataiológos) mean in the Bible?
ματαιολόγος (mataiológos) is a Greek word meaning "babbler". ματαιολόγος -ον (μάταιος, λέγω), talking idly: Tit. The danger is not merely immoral behavior but teaching devoid of saving substance, distracting believers from the truth that leads to godliness. This term runs through the canonical themes of Revelation.
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Meaning
Idle speech that accomplishes nothing; empty words devoid of substance or purpose
(μάταιος, λέγω), talking idly: Tit.1:10.
Why This Word Matters
The danger is not merely immoral behavior but teaching devoid of saving substance, distracting believers from the truth that leads to godliness. Titus 1:10-16
Grammatical Forms
How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.
Canonical Themes
Biblical Occurrences
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