χρηστολογίαchrēstología
fair speaking: in bad sense, Romans 16:18 (in good sense also, ecclesiastical).
Greek (New Testament) · G5542
Same root
- χρηστόςchrēstós · G5543employed, i.e. (by implication) useful (in manner or morals)
- λέγωlégō · G3004properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas G2036 (ἔπω) and G5346 (φημί) generally refer to an individual expression or speech respectively; while G4483 (ῥέω) is properly to break silence merely, and G2980 (λαλέω) means an extended or random harangue)); by implication, to mean
Where it appears
Appears 1 times in the Bible.
- Romans 16:18 Such people are not serving Christ our Lord; they are serving their own personal interests. By smooth talk and glowing words they deceive innocent people.
Source: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), public domain.