φλυαρέω
phluareō
G5396
G:V
Greek
to talk nonsense
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Greek
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phluareo describes speaking nonsense in a hostile verbal attack.
The attested use describes speaking nonsense against others in the context of malicious words and harmful conduct.
Senses in use
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Hostile nonsensical speech · dominant
In 3 John 1:10, the present active nominative singular masculine participle occurs in the accusation that a man is speaking against others; the APB renders the clause "speaking nonsense against us with malicious words."
In the Anselm Project Bible: In 3 John 1:10, the APB presents the participial clause as "speaking nonsense against us with malicious words." This rendering confirms the clause's overall accusation rather than isolating each element precisely.