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The act of speaking is not only a means of communication among humans but also a divine attribute and a tool for God's revelation to humanity.<br><br><b>Divine Speech:</b><br><br>God's speech is foundational in the Scriptures. The Bible begins with God speaking creation into existence: "And God said, 'Let there be light,' and there was light" (<a href="/genesis/1-3.htm">Genesis 1:3</a>). This demonstrates the power and authority of God's word, as His speech brings forth reality and order from chaos.<br><br>Throughout the Old Testament, God speaks to His people through prophets, conveying His will, commandments, and promises. For instance, God speaks to Moses from the burning bush, commissioning him to lead the Israelites out of Egypt (<a href="/exodus/3-4.htm">Exodus 3:4-10</a>). The prophetic books are filled with phrases like "Thus says the LORD," underscoring the divine origin of the messages delivered by the prophets.<br><br><b>Jesus Christ, the Word:</b><br><br>In the New Testament, the concept of divine speech is personified in Jesus Christ, who is referred to as the "Word" (Greek: Logos). <a href="/john/1.htm">John 1:1-2</a> states, "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning." Jesus, as the Word made flesh, embodies God's ultimate communication and revelation to humanity (<a href="/john/1-14.htm">John 1:14</a>).<br><br>Jesus' teachings, parables, and discourses are central to the New Testament. His words carry authority and life, as seen in <a href="/john/6-63.htm">John 6:63</a>: "The Spirit gives life; the flesh profits nothing. The words I have spoken to you are spirit and they are life." His speech not only instructs but also transforms, offering eternal truths and the path to salvation.<br><br><b>Human Speech:</b><br><br>The Bible provides extensive guidance on the use of human speech. Proverbs is replete with wisdom on the power of words, such as <a href="/proverbs/18-21.htm">Proverbs 18:21</a>: "Life and death are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit." This highlights the potential of speech to build up or destroy, to bless or curse.<br><br>The New Testament continues this theme, emphasizing the need for believers to use their words wisely. <a href="/ephesians/4-29.htm">Ephesians 4:29</a> advises, "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." <a href="/james/3-5.htm">James 3:5-6</a> warns of the tongue's potential for harm, comparing it to a small fire that can set a great forest ablaze.<br><br><b>Speech in Worship and Prayer:</b><br><br>Speech is also integral to worship and prayer. The Psalms are a testament to the use of words in praising God, expressing lament, and seeking divine intervention. <a href="/psalms/19-14.htm">Psalm 19:14</a> reflects the desire for one's speech to be pleasing to God: "May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in Your sight, O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer."<br><br>In the New Testament, prayer is often vocalized, as seen in the Lord's Prayer (<a href="/matthew/6-9.htm">Matthew 6:9-13</a>) and the prayers of the early church (<a href="/acts/4-24.htm">Acts 4:24-31</a>). Believers are encouraged to pray continually and to speak to God with sincerity and faith.<br><br><b>Conclusion:</b><br><br>The biblical perspective on speaking underscores its profound significance, both as a divine attribute and a human responsibility. Whether conveying God's will, teaching eternal truths, or engaging in daily communication, speech is a powerful tool that reflects the heart and can impact the world for good or ill.<a name="web" id="web"></a><div class="vheading2">Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary</div>1. (<I>v. i.</I>) To utter words or articulate sounds, as human beings; to express thoughts by words; as, the organs may be so obstructed that a man may not be able to speak.<p>2. (<I>v. i.</I>) To express opinions; to say; to talk; to converse.<p>3. (<I>v. i.</I>) To utter a speech, discourse, or harangue; to address a public assembly formally.<p>4. (<I>v. i.</I>) To discourse; to make mention; to tell.<p>5. (<I>v. i.</I>) To give sound; to sound.<p>6. (<I>v. i.</I>) To convey sentiments, ideas, or intelligence as if by utterance; as, features that speak of self-will.<p>7. (<I>v. t.</I>) To utter with the mouth; to pronounce; to utter articulately, as human beings.<p>8. (<I>v. t.</I>) To utter in a word or words; to say; to tell; to declare orally; as, to speak the truth; to speak sense.<p>9. (<I>v. t.</I>) To declare; to proclaim; to publish; to make known; to exhibit; to express in any way.<p>10. (<I>v. t.</I>) To talk or converse in; to utter or pronounce, as in conversation; as, to speak Latin.<p>11. (<I>v. t.</I>) To address; to accost; to speak to.<a name="grk" id="grk"></a><div class="vheading2">Greek</div><a href="/greek/987.htm"><span class="l">987. blasphemeo -- to slander, hence to <b>speak</b> lightly or profanely <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> to slander, hence to <b>speak</b> lightly or profanely of sacred things. Part of Speech:<br> Verb Transliteration: blasphemeo Phonetic Spelling: (blas-fay-meh'-o) Short <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/987.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 9k</font><p><a href="/greek/2551.htm"><span class="l">2551. kakologeo -- to <b>speak</b> ill of</span></a> <br><b>...</b> to <b>speak</b> ill of. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: kakologeo Phonetic Spelling:<br> (kak-ol-og-eh'-o) Short Definition: I <b>speak</b> evil of, curse Definition: I <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2551.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><p><a href="/greek/2635.htm"><span class="l">2635. katalaleo -- to <b>speak</b> evil of</span></a> <br><b>...</b> to <b>speak</b> evil of. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: katalaleo Phonetic Spelling:<br> (kat-al-al-eh'-o) Short Definition: I <b>speak</b> evil of Definition: I <b>speak</b> <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2635.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><p><a href="/greek/3955.htm"><span class="l">3955. parresiazomai -- to <b>speak</b> freely or boldly</span></a> <br><b>...</b> to <b>speak</b> freely or boldly. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: parresiazomai Phonetic<br> Spelling: (par-hray-see-ad'-zom-ahee) Short Definition: I <b>speak</b> freely <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/3955.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><p><a href="/greek/4354.htm"><span class="l">4354. proslaleo -- to <b>speak</b> to</span></a> <br><b>...</b> to <b>speak</b> to. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: proslaleo Phonetic Spelling:<br> (pros-lal-eh'-o) Short Definition: I <b>speak</b> to Definition: I <b>speak</b> to, converse <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4354.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p><a href="/greek/2046.htm"><span class="l">2046. ereo -- call, say, <b>speak</b> of, tell.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> 2045, 2046. ereo. 2047 . call, say, <b>speak</b> of, tell. Part of <b>...</b> tell, command.<br> Word Origin see eipon and lego. call, say, <b>speak</b> of, tell. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2046.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><p><a href="/greek/669.htm"><span class="l">669. apophtheggomai -- to <b>speak</b> forth</span></a> <br><b>...</b> to <b>speak</b> forth. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: apophtheggomai Phonetic Spelling:<br> (ap-of-theng'-om-ahee) Short Definition: I <b>speak</b> out, declare Definition <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/669.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p><a href="/greek/483.htm"><span class="l">483. antilego -- to <b>speak</b> against, hence to contradict, oppose</span></a> <br><b>...</b> to <b>speak</b> against, hence to contradict, oppose. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration:<br> antilego Phonetic Spelling: (an-til'-eg-o) Short Definition: I <b>speak</b> or say <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/483.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 8k</font><p><a href="/greek/226.htm"><span class="l">226. aletheuo -- to <b>speak</b> the truth</span></a> <br><b>...</b> to <b>speak</b> the truth. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: aletheuo Phonetic Spelling:<br> (al-ayth-yoo'-o) Short Definition: I say, <b>speak</b> truth, I do truth <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/226.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><p><a href="/greek/2127.htm"><span class="l">2127. eulogeo -- to <b>speak</b> well of, praise</span></a> <br><b>...</b> to <b>speak</b> well of, praise. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: eulogeo Phonetic<br> Spelling: (yoo-log-eh'-o) Short Definition: I bless Definition: (lit: I <b>speak</b> <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2127.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 8k</font><a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/4449.htm"><span class="l">4449. melal -- to <b>speak</b>, say</span></a><br><b>...</b> to <b>speak</b>, say. Transliteration: melal Phonetic Spelling: (mel-al') Short Definition:<br> uttering. <b>...</b> (Aramaic) corresponding to malal; to <b>speak</b> -- say, <b>speak</b>(-ing). <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/4449.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/981.htm"><span class="l">981. bata -- to <b>speak</b> rashly or thoughtlessly</span></a><br><b>...</b> to <b>speak</b> rashly or thoughtlessly. Transliteration: bata or batah Phonetic Spelling:<br> (baw-taw') Short Definition: thoughtlessly. <b>...</b> pronounce, <b>speak</b> unadvisedly. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/981.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/1696.htm"><span class="l">1696. dabar -- to <b>speak</b></span></a><br><b>...</b> 1695, 1696. dabar. 1697 . to <b>speak</b>. Transliteration: dabar Phonetic Spelling:<br> (daw-bar') Short Definition: spoke. Word Origin a prim. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/1696.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/4911b.htm"><span class="l">4911b. mashal -- to use a proverb, <b>speak</b> in parables or sentences <b>...</b></span></a><br><b>...</b> 4911a, 4911b. mashal. 4912 . to use a proverb, <b>speak</b> in parables or sentences<br> of poetry. Transliteration: mashal Short Definition: <b>speak</b>. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/4911b.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/4448.htm"><span class="l">4448. malal -- to <b>speak</b>, utter, say</span></a><br><b>...</b> 4447, 4448. malal. 4448a . to <b>speak</b>, utter, say. Transliteration: malal Phonetic<br> Spelling: (maw-lal') Short Definition: say. say, <b>speak</b>, utter <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/4448.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 5k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/4448a.htm"><span class="l">4448a. malal -- to <b>speak</b>, utter, say</span></a><br><b>...</b> malal. 4448b . to <b>speak</b>, utter, say. Transliteration: malal Short Definition:<br> <b>speak</b>. <b>...</b> root Definition to <b>speak</b>, utter, say NASB Word Usage say (1), <b>speak</b> (2). <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/4448a.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 5k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/1897.htm"><span class="l">1897. hagah -- to moan, growl, utter, <b>speak</b>, muse</span></a><br><b>...</b> hagah. 1898 . to moan, growl, utter, <b>speak</b>, muse. Transliteration: hagah Phonetic<br> Spelling: (daw-gaw') Short Definition: meditate. Word Origin a prim. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/1897.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/483.htm"><span class="l">483. illem -- mute (unable to <b>speak</b>)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 482, 483. illem. 484 . mute (unable to <b>speak</b>). Transliteration: illem<br> Phonetic Spelling: (il-lame') Short Definition: mute. Word <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/483.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/5001.htm"><span class="l">5001. naam -- to utter a prophecy, <b>speak</b> as a prophet</span></a><br><b>...</b> 5000, 5001. naam. 5002 . to utter a prophecy, <b>speak</b> as a prophet. Transliteration:<br> naam Phonetic Spelling: (naw-am') Short Definition: declare. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/5001.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/8138.htm"><span class="l">8138. shanah -- to repeat, do again</span></a><br><b>...</b> again NASB Word Usage again (1), did it a second time (1), do it a second time<br> (1), do so again (1), repeating (1), repeats (2), second time (3), <b>speak</b> again ( <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/8138.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/kleiser/talks_on_talking/how_to_speak_in_public.htm"><span class="l">How to <b>Speak</b> in Public</span></a> <br><b>...</b> HOW TO <b>SPEAK</b> IN PUBLIC. <b>...</b> As you listen to such a man <b>speak</b>, you feel that he is worthy<br> of your confidence because he draws upon broad experience and knowledge. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/kleiser/talks on talking/how to speak in public.htm</font><p><a href="/library/anatolius/the_paschal_canon_of_anatolius_of_alexandria/section_i_as_we_are.htm"><span class="l">As we are About to <b>Speak</b> on the Subject of the Order of the Times. <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> Section I. As we are about to <b>speak</b> on the subject of the order of the times?<br> As we are about to <b>speak</b> on the subject of the order <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../anatolius/the paschal canon of anatolius of alexandria/section i as we are.htm</font><p><a href="/library/arnobius/the_seven_books_of_arnobius_against_the_heathen/7_but_why_do_i.htm"><span class="l">But Why do I <b>Speak</b> of These Trifles? what Man is There who is <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> Book VI. 7 But why do I <b>speak</b> of these trifles? What man is there who<br> is ignorant? But why do I <b>speak</b> of these trifles? What <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../arnobius/the seven books of arnobius against the heathen/7 but why do i.htm</font><p><a href="/library/arnobius/the_seven_books_of_arnobius_against_the_heathen/9_but_why_do_we.htm"><span class="l">But Why do we <b>Speak</b> of Your Having Bemired the Great Mother of the <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> Book V. 9 But why do we <b>speak</b> of your having bemired the Great Mother<br> of the gods? But why do we <b>speak</b> of your having bemired <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../arnobius/the seven books of arnobius against the heathen/9 but why do we.htm</font><p><a href="/library/commodianus/the_instructions_of_commodianus/lxx_i_speak_to_the_elder-born.htm"><span class="l">I <b>Speak</b> to the Elder-Born.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> LXX."I <b>Speak</b> to the Elder-Born. The time demands that I alone should <b>speak</b> to<br> you truth. He is often admonished by one word which many refuse. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../commodianus/the instructions of commodianus/lxx i speak to the elder-born.htm</font><p><a href="/library/hippolytus/the_extant_works_and_fragments_of_hippolytus/piece_x_and_the_apostles.htm"><span class="l">And the Apostles, who <b>Speak</b> of God, in Establishing the Truth of <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> Piece X. And the apostles, who <b>speak</b> of God, in establishing the truth of<br> the advent of? And the apostles, who <b>speak</b> of God, [1907 <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../the extant works and fragments of hippolytus/piece x and the apostles.htm</font><p><a href="/library/augustine/the_confessions_of_saint_augustine/chapter_xxvii_i_will_then.htm"><span class="l">I Will Then <b>Speak</b> what is True in Thy Sight...</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Book XIII Chapter XXVII I will then <b>speak</b> what is TRUE in Thy sight? I<br> will then <b>speak</b> what is true in Thy sight, O Lord, that <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../augustine/the confessions of saint augustine/chapter xxvii i will then.htm</font><p><a href="/library/neale/hymns_of_the_eastern_church/i_next_have_to_speak.htm"><span class="l">I Next have to <b>Speak</b> of the Books</span></a> <br><b>...</b> I next have to <b>speak</b> of the books. in which Greek Hymnology is to be found.<br> They consist principally of sixteen volumes. a. Twelve <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../neale/hymns of the eastern church/i next have to speak.htm</font><p><a href="/library/arnobius/the_seven_books_of_arnobius_against_the_heathen/70_but_why_do_i.htm"><span class="l">But Why do I <b>Speak</b> of These Trivial Things? the Immortal Gods <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> Book II. 70 But why do I <b>speak</b> of these trivial things? The immortal gods<br> themselves? But why do I <b>speak</b> of these trivial things? <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../arnobius/the seven books of arnobius against the heathen/70 but why do i.htm</font><p><a href="/library/thaumaturgus/the_oration_and_panegyric_addressed_to_origen/argument_iii_he_is_stimulated_to.htm"><span class="l">He is Stimulated to <b>Speak</b> of Him by the Longing of a Grateful Mind <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> Argument III."He is Stimulated to <b>Speak</b> of Him by the Longing of a Grateful Mind.<br> To the Utmost of His Ability He Thinks He Ought to Thank Him. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../argument iii he is stimulated to.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/s/speak.htm"><span class="l"><b>Speak</b> (855 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> vi) To utter words or articulate sounds, as human beings; to express thoughts by<br> words; as, the organs may be so obstructed that a man may not be able to <b>speak</b><b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/speak.htm - 36k</font><p><a href="/topical/c/comfortably.htm"><span class="l">Comfortably (5 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> kum'-fer-ta-bli (`al lebh, "to the heart"): "To <b>speak</b> to the heart," ie to <b>speak</b><br> kindly, to console, to comfort, is the ordinary Hebrew expression for wooing <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/c/comfortably.htm - 10k</font><p><a href="/topical/s/summon.htm"><span class="l">Summon (25 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> When he comes, he will <b>speak</b> to you.' (WEB). <b>...</b> Please let your word be like<br> the word of one of them, and <b>speak</b> good." (See NAS RSV NIV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/summon.htm - 13k</font><p><a href="/topical/s/soever.htm"><span class="l">Soever (24 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> John 16:13 Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into<br> all truth: for he shall not <b>speak</b> of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/soever.htm - 14k</font><p><a href="/topical/a/ability.htm"><span class="l">Ability (34 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Acts 2:4 They were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and began to <b>speak</b> with other<br> languages, as the Spirit gave them the ability to <b>speak</b>. (WEB). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/a/ability.htm - 18k</font><p><a href="/topical/a/aramean.htm"><span class="l">Aramean (17 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Genesis 31:24 And God came to Laban the Syrian in a dream of the night, and said<br> unto him, Take heed to thyself that thou <b>speak</b> not to Jacob either good or bad <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/a/aramean.htm - 12k</font><p><a href="/topical/a/arrogantly.htm"><span class="l">Arrogantly (15 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> With their mouth they <b>speak</b> proudly. (See RSV). Psalms 31:18 Let the lying lips<br> be dumb, Which <b>speak</b> against the righteous insolently, With pride and contempt. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/a/arrogantly.htm - 10k</font><p><a href="/topical/s/similitude.htm"><span class="l">Similitude (18 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> like"). The meaning is "I have inspired the prophets to <b>speak</b> parables.".<br> Multi-Version Concordance Similitude (18 Occurrences). John <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/similitude.htm - 13k</font><p><a href="/topical/s/speeches.htm"><span class="l">Speeches (12 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Mark 3:28 Verily I say unto you, that all sins shall be forgiven to the sons of<br> men, and all the injurious speeches with which they may <b>speak</b> injuriously; (DBY <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/speeches.htm - 9k</font><p><a href="/topical/a/addeth.htm"><span class="l">Addeth (44 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Galatians 3:15 Brethren, I <b>speak</b> after the manner of men; Though it be but a man's<br> covenant, yet if it be confirmed, no man disannulleth, or addeth thereto. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/a/addeth.htm - 18k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/speak-life.html">What does it mean to speak life? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/speak-things-into-existence.html">Can we speak things into existence? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/speak-the-truth-in-love.html">What does it mean to speak the truth in love (Ephesians 4:15)? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://clyx.com/term/speak.htm">Speak: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com</a><br /><br /><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Speak (855 Occurrences)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/matthew/2-13.htm">Matthew 2:13</a></span><br />And on their having withdrawn, lo, a messenger of the Lord doth appear in a dream to Joseph, saying, 'Having risen, take the child and his mother, and flee to Egypt, and be thou there till I may <span class="boldtext">speak</span> to thee, for Herod is about to seek the child to destroy him.'<br /><span class="source">(YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/matthew/4-3.htm">Matthew 4:3</a></span><br />And the tempter coming up to him said, If thou be Son of God, <span class="boldtext">speak</span>, that these stones may become loaves of bread.<br /><span class="source">(DBY YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/matthew/8-8.htm">Matthew 8:8</a></span><br />The centurion answered and said, Lord, I am not worthy that thou shouldest come under my roof: but <span class="boldtext">speak</span> the word only, and my servant shall be healed.<br /><span class="source">(KJV DBY WBS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/matthew/9-3.htm">Matthew 9:3</a></span><br />And lo, certain of the scribes said within themselves, 'This one doth <span class="boldtext">speak</span> evil.'<br /><span class="source">(YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/matthew/9-33.htm">Matthew 9:33</a></span><br />When the demon was expelled, the dumb man could <span class="boldtext">speak</span>. And the crowds exclaimed in astonishment, "Never was such a thing seen in Israel."<br /><span class="source">(WEY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/matthew/10-19.htm">Matthew 10:19</a></span><br />But when they deliver you up, take no thought how or what ye shall <span class="boldtext">speak</span>: for it shall be given you in that same hour what ye shall speak.<br /><span class="source">(KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS YLT RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/matthew/10-20.htm">Matthew 10:20</a></span><br />For it is not you who <span class="boldtext">speak</span>, but the Spirit of your Father who speaks in you.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/matthew/10-27.htm">Matthew 10:27</a></span><br />What I tell you in the darkness, <span class="boldtext">speak</span> in the light; and what you hear whispered in the ear, proclaim on the housetops.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/matthew/11-7.htm">Matthew 11:7</a></span><br />As these went their way, Jesus began to say to the multitudes concerning John, "What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken by the wind?<br /><span class="source">(See NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/matthew/12-22.htm">Matthew 12:22</a></span><br />At that time a demoniac was brought to Him, blind and dumb; and He cured him, so that the dumb man could <span class="boldtext">speak</span> and see.<br /><span class="source">(WEY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/matthew/12-32.htm">Matthew 12:32</a></span><br />Whoever speaks a word against the Son of Man, it will be forgiven him; but whoever speaks against the Holy Spirit, it will not be forgiven him, neither in this age, nor in that which is to come.<br /><span class="source">(Root in WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/matthew/12-34.htm">Matthew 12:34</a></span><br />You offspring of vipers, how can you, being evil, <span class="boldtext">speak</span> good things? For out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaks.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/matthew/12-36.htm">Matthew 12:36</a></span><br />I tell you that every idle word that men <span class="boldtext">speak</span>, they will give account of it in the day of judgment.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV WEY ASV WBS YLT NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/matthew/12-46.htm">Matthew 12:46</a></span><br />While he was yet speaking to the multitudes, behold, his mother and his brothers stood outside, seeking to speak to him.<br /><span class="source">(Root in WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/matthew/12-47.htm">Matthew 12:47</a></span><br />One said to him, "Behold, your mother and your brothers stand outside, seeking to <span class="boldtext">speak</span> to you."<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/matthew/13-10.htm">Matthew 13:10</a></span><br />The disciples came, and said to him, "Why do you <span class="boldtext">speak</span> to them in parables?"<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/matthew/13-13.htm">Matthew 13:13</a></span><br />Therefore I <span class="boldtext">speak</span> to them in parables, because seeing they don't see, and hearing, they don't hear, neither do they understand.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/matthew/13-34.htm">Matthew 13:34</a></span><br />Jesus spoke all these things in parables to the multitudes; and without a parable, he didn't <span class="boldtext">speak</span> to them,<br /><span class="source">(WEB DBY YLT NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/matthew/15-31.htm">Matthew 15:31</a></span><br />so that the multitude wondered when they saw the mute speaking, injured whole, lame walking, and blind seeing-and they glorified the God of Israel.<br /><span class="source">(Root in WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/matthew/16-11.htm">Matthew 16:11</a></span><br />How is it that you don't perceive that I didn't <span class="boldtext">speak</span> to you concerning bread? But beware of the yeast of the Pharisees and Sadducees." <br /><span class="source">(WEB YLT NAS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/matthew/16-12.htm">Matthew 16:12</a></span><br />Then they comprehended that he did not <span class="boldtext">speak</span> of being beware of the leaven of bread, but of the doctrine of the Pharisees and Sadducees.<br /><span class="source">(DBY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/matthew/17-25.htm">Matthew 17:25</a></span><br />He said, "Yes." When he came into the house, Jesus anticipated him, saying, "What do you think, Simon? From whom do the kings of the earth receive toll or tribute? From their children, or from strangers?"<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/matthew/20-21.htm">Matthew 20:21</a></span><br />And he said to her, What wilt thou? She says to him, <span class="boldtext">Speak</span> the word that these my two sons may sit, one on thy right hand and one on thy left in thy kingdom.<br /><span class="source">(DBY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/mark/1-30.htm">Mark 1:30</a></span><br />And the mother-in-law of Simon lay in a fever. And straightway they <span class="boldtext">speak</span> to him about her. <br /><span class="source">(DBY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/mark/1-34.htm">Mark 1:34</a></span><br />He healed many who were sick with various diseases, and cast out many demons. He didn't allow the demons to <span class="boldtext">speak</span>, because they knew him.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/mark/2-7.htm">Mark 2:7</a></span><br />"Why does this man <span class="boldtext">speak</span> blasphemies like that? Who can forgive sins but God alone?" <br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/mark/3-28.htm">Mark 3:28</a></span><br />Verily I say unto you, that all sins shall be forgiven to the sons of men, and all the injurious speeches with which they may <span class="boldtext">speak</span> injuriously;<br /><span class="source">(DBY YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/mark/3-29.htm">Mark 3:29</a></span><br />but whosoever shall <span class="boldtext">speak</span> injuriously against the Holy Spirit, to eternity has no forgiveness; but lies under the guilt of an everlasting sin;<br /><span class="source">(DBY YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/mark/4-33.htm">Mark 4:33</a></span><br />With many such parables He used to <span class="boldtext">speak</span> the Message to them according to their capacity for receiving it. <br /><span class="source">(WEY YLT NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/mark/4-34.htm">Mark 4:34</a></span><br />Without a parable he didn't <span class="boldtext">speak</span> to them; but privately to his own disciples he explained everything. <br /><span class="source">(WEB YLT NAS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/mark/7-32.htm">Mark 7:32</a></span><br />And they bring to him a deaf man who could not <span class="boldtext">speak</span> right, and they beseech him that he might lay his hand on him.<br /><span class="source">(DBY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/mark/7-35.htm">Mark 7:35</a></span><br />And the man's ears were opened, and his tongue became untied, and he began to <span class="boldtext">speak</span> perfectly.<br /><span class="source">(WEY YLT NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/mark/7-36.htm">Mark 7:36</a></span><br />And he charged them that they should <span class="boldtext">speak</span> to no one of it. But so much the more he charged them, so much the more abundantly they proclaimed it;<br /><span class="source">(DBY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/mark/7-37.htm">Mark 7:37</a></span><br />They were astonished beyond measure, saying, "He has done all things well. He makes even the deaf hear, and the mute <span class="boldtext">speak</span>!"<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/mark/9-39.htm">Mark 9:39</a></span><br />But Jesus said, "Don't forbid him, for there is no one who will do a mighty work in my name, and be able quickly to <span class="boldtext">speak</span> evil of me.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/mark/12-1.htm">Mark 12:1</a></span><br />He began to <span class="boldtext">speak</span> to them in parables. "A man planted a vineyard, put a hedge around it, dug a pit for the winepress, built a tower, rented it out to a farmer, and went into another country.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV WEY ASV WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/mark/13-11.htm">Mark 13:11</a></span><br />When they lead you away and deliver you up, don't be anxious beforehand, or premeditate what you will say, but say whatever will be given you in that hour. For it is not you who <span class="boldtext">speak</span>, but the Holy Spirit.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/mark/14-71.htm">Mark 14:71</a></span><br />But he began to curse, and to swear, "I don't know this man of whom you <span class="boldtext">speak</span>!"<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS YLT RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/mark/16-17.htm">Mark 16:17</a></span><br />These signs will accompany those who believe: in my name they will cast out demons; they will <span class="boldtext">speak</span> with new languages; <br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/luke/1-19.htm">Luke 1:19</a></span><br />The angel answered him, "I am Gabriel, who stands in the presence of God. I was sent to <span class="boldtext">speak</span> to you, and to bring you this good news.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/luke/1-20.htm">Luke 1:20</a></span><br />Behold, you will be silent and not able to <span class="boldtext">speak</span>, until the day that these things will happen, because you didn't believe my words, which will be fulfilled in their proper time."<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/luke/1-22.htm">Luke 1:22</a></span><br />When he came out, he could not <span class="boldtext">speak</span> to them, and they perceived that he had seen a vision in the temple. He continued making signs to them, and remained mute.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/luke/1-64.htm">Luke 1:64</a></span><br />Instantly his mouth and his tongue were set free, and he began to <span class="boldtext">speak</span> and bless God.<br /><span class="source">(WEY YLT NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/luke/2-38.htm">Luke 2:38</a></span><br />and she, at that hour, having come in, was confessing, likewise, to the Lord, and was speaking concerning him, to all those looking for redemption in Jerusalem.<br /><span class="source">(Root in YLT NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/luke/4-3.htm">Luke 4:3</a></span><br />And the devil said to him, If thou be Son of God, <span class="boldtext">speak</span> to this stone, that it become bread.<br /><span class="source">(DBY YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/luke/4-20.htm">Luke 4:20</a></span><br />And rolling up the book, He returned it to the attendant, and sat down--to <span class="boldtext">speak</span>. And the eyes of all in the synagogue were fixed on Him.<br /><span class="source">(WEY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/luke/4-41.htm">Luke 4:41</a></span><br />Demons also came out from many, crying out, and saying, "You are the Christ, the Son of God!" Rebuking them, he didn't allow them to <span class="boldtext">speak</span>, because they knew that he was the Christ.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/luke/5-21.htm">Luke 5:21</a></span><br />The scribes and the Pharisees began to reason, saying, "Who is this that speaks blasphemies? Who can forgive sins, but God alone?"<br /><span class="source">(Root in WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/luke/6-26.htm">Luke 6:26</a></span><br />Woe, when men <span class="boldtext">speak</span> well of you, for their fathers did the same thing to the false prophets.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/luke/6-45.htm">Luke 6:45</a></span><br />The good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings out that which is good, and the evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart brings out that which is evil, for out of the abundance of the heart, his mouth speaks.<br /><span class="source">(Root in WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/luke/7-7.htm">Luke 7:7</a></span><br />and therefore I did not deem myself worthy to come to you. Only <span class="boldtext">speak</span> the word, and let my young man be cured.<br /><span class="source">(WEY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/luke/7-15.htm">Luke 7:15</a></span><br />He who was dead sat up, and began to <span class="boldtext">speak</span>. And he gave him to his mother.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/luke/7-24.htm">Luke 7:24</a></span><br />And when the messengers of John were departed, he began to <span class="boldtext">speak</span> unto the people concerning John, What went ye out into the wilderness for to see? A reed shaken with the wind?<br /><span class="source">(KJV DBY WBS NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/luke/7-40.htm">Luke 7:40</a></span><br />And Jesus answering, said to him, Simon, I have somewhat to say to thee. And he saith, Master, <span class="boldtext">speak</span>.<br /><span class="source">(WBS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/luke/8-10.htm">Luke 8:10</a></span><br />He said, "To you it is given to know the mysteries of the Kingdom of God, but to the rest in parables; that'seeing they may not see, and hearing they may not understand.'<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/luke/9-11.htm">Luke 9:11</a></span><br />But the immense crowd, aware of this, followed Him; and receiving them kindly He proceeded to <span class="boldtext">speak</span> to them of the Kingdom of God, and those who needed to be restored to health, He cured.<br /><span class="source">(WEY YLT NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/luke/9-54.htm">Luke 9:54</a></span><br />And his disciples James and John seeing it said, Lord, wilt thou that we <span class="boldtext">speak</span> that fire come down from heaven and consume them, as also Elias did?<br /><span class="source">(DBY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/luke/10-40.htm">Luke 10:40</a></span><br />Now Martha was distracted with much serving, and coming up she said, Lord, dost thou not care that my sister has left me to serve alone? <span class="boldtext">Speak</span> to her therefore that she may help me.<br /><span class="source">(DBY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/luke/11-14.htm">Luke 11:14</a></span><br />On once occasion He was expelling a dumb demon; and when the demon was gone out the dumb man could <span class="boldtext">speak</span>, and the people were astonished.<br /><span class="source">(WEY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/luke/11-53.htm">Luke 11:53</a></span><br />And as he said these things unto them, the scribes and the Pharisees began to urge him vehemently, and to provoke him to <span class="boldtext">speak</span> of many things:<br /><span class="source">(KJV ASV DBY WBS YLT RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/luke/12-1.htm">Luke 12:1</a></span><br />Meanwhile, when a multitude of many thousands had gathered together, so much so that they trampled on each other, he began to tell his disciples first of all, "Beware of the yeast of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy.<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/luke/12-10.htm">Luke 12:10</a></span><br />Everyone who speaks a word against the Son of Man will be forgiven, but those who blaspheme against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven.<br /><span class="source">(Root in WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/luke/12-11.htm">Luke 12:11</a></span><br />When they bring you before the synagogues, the rulers, and the authorities, don't be anxious how or what you will answer, or what you will say;<br /><span class="source">(See NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/luke/12-13.htm">Luke 12:13</a></span><br />And one of the company said unto him, Master, <span class="boldtext">speak</span> to my brother, that he divide the inheritance with me.<br /><span class="source">(KJV DBY WBS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/luke/12-41.htm">Luke 12:41</a></span><br />Then Peter said unto him, Lord, speakest thou this parable unto us, or even to all?<br /><span class="source">(Root in KJV ASV WBS YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/luke/20-9.htm">Luke 20:9</a></span><br />Then began he to <span class="boldtext">speak</span> to the people this parable; A certain man planted a vineyard, and let it forth to husbandmen, and went into a far country for a long time.<br /><span class="source">(KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/luke/20-21.htm">Luke 20:21</a></span><br />And they put a question to him, saying, Master, we are certain that your teaching and your words are right, and that you have no respect for a man's position, but you are teaching the true way of God:<br /><span class="source">(See NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/luke/20-39.htm">Luke 20:39</a></span><br />Some of the scribes answered, "Teacher, you <span class="boldtext">speak</span> well."<br /><span class="source">(WEB)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/john/1-37.htm">John 1:37</a></span><br />The two disciples heard him <span class="boldtext">speak</span>, and they followed Jesus.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/john/1-40.htm">John 1:40</a></span><br />One of the two which heard John <span class="boldtext">speak</span>, and followed him, was Andrew, Simon Peter's brother.<br /><span class="source">(KJV ASV WBS NAS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/john/3-11.htm">John 3:11</a></span><br />Most certainly I tell you, we <span class="boldtext">speak</span> that which we know, and testify of that which we have seen, and you don't receive our witness.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/john/3-12.htm">John 3:12</a></span><br />If I told you earthly things and you don't believe, how will you believe if I tell you heavenly things?<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/john/4-26.htm">John 4:26</a></span><br />Jesus said to her, "I am he, the one who speaks to you."<br /><span class="source">(Root in WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/john/4-27.htm">John 4:27</a></span><br />At this, his disciples came. They marveled that he was speaking with a woman; yet no one said, "What are you looking for?" or, "Why do you speak with her?"<br /><span class="source">(Root in WEB ASV DBY YLT NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/john/6-63.htm">John 6:63</a></span><br />It is the spirit who gives life. The flesh profits nothing. The words that I <span class="boldtext">speak</span> to you are spirit, and are life.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV WBS YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/john/7-17.htm">John 7:17</a></span><br />If anyone desires to do his will, he will know about the teaching, whether it is from God, or if I am speaking from myself.<br /><span class="source">(Root in WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/john/7-26.htm">John 7:26</a></span><br />Behold, he speaks openly, and they say nothing to him. Can it be that the rulers indeed know that this is truly the Christ?<br /><span class="source">(Root in WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/john/8-25.htm">John 8:25</a></span><br />"You--who are you?" they asked. "How is it that I am speaking to you at all?" replied Jesus. <br /><span class="source">(Root in WEY YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/john/8-26.htm">John 8:26</a></span><br />I have many things to <span class="boldtext">speak</span> and to judge concerning you. However he who sent me is true; and the things which I heard from him, these I say to the world."<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV WEY ASV WBS YLT NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/john/8-28.htm">John 8:28</a></span><br />Then said Jesus unto them, When ye have lifted up the Son of man, then shall ye know that I am he, and that I do nothing of myself; but as my Father hath taught me, I <span class="boldtext">speak</span> these things.<br /><span class="source">(KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/john/8-38.htm">John 8:38</a></span><br />I <span class="boldtext">speak</span> that which I have seen with my Father: and ye do that which ye have seen with your father. <br /><span class="source">(KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/john/8-43.htm">John 8:43</a></span><br />How is it you do not understand me when I <span class="boldtext">speak</span>? It is because you cannot bear to listen to my words. <br /><span class="source">(WEY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/john/8-44.htm">John 8:44</a></span><br />You are of your father, the devil, and you want to do the desires of your father. He was a murderer from the beginning, and doesn't stand in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaks a lie, he speaks on his own; for he is a liar, and its father.<br /><span class="source">(Root in WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/john/8-45.htm">John 8:45</a></span><br />But because I <span class="boldtext">speak</span> the truth, you do not believe me.<br /><span class="source">(WEY DBY NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/john/8-46.htm">John 8:46</a></span><br />Which of *you* convicts me of sin? If I <span class="boldtext">speak</span> the truth, why do you not believe me?<br /><span class="source">(WEY DBY WBS YLT NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/john/9-21.htm">John 9:21</a></span><br />but how he now sees, we don't know; or who opened his eyes, we don't know. He is of age. Ask him. He will <span class="boldtext">speak</span> for himself."<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/john/10-25.htm">John 10:25</a></span><br />Jesus answered them, "I told you, and you don't believe. The works that I do in my Father's name, these testify about me.<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/john/12-49.htm">John 12:49</a></span><br />For I spoke not from myself, but the Father who sent me, he gave me a commandment, what I should say, and what I should <span class="boldtext">speak</span>.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/john/12-50.htm">John 12:50</a></span><br />I know that his commandment is eternal life. The things therefore which I <span class="boldtext">speak</span>, even as the Father has said to me, so I speak."<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/john/13-18.htm">John 13:18</a></span><br />I don't <span class="boldtext">speak</span> concerning all of you. I know whom I have chosen. But that the Scripture may be fulfilled,'He who eats bread with me has lifted up his heel against me.'<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/john/14-10.htm">John 14:10</a></span><br />Don't you believe that I am in the Father, and the Father in me? The words that I tell you, I <span class="boldtext">speak</span> not from myself; but the Father who lives in me does his works.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/john/14-30.htm">John 14:30</a></span><br />I will no more <span class="boldtext">speak</span> much with you, for the prince of the world comes, and he has nothing in me.<br /><span class="source">(WEB ASV DBY NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/john/16-13.htm">John 16:13</a></span><br />However when he, the Spirit of truth, has come, he will guide you into all truth, for he will not <span class="boldtext">speak</span> from himself; but whatever he hears, he will speak. He will declare to you things that are coming.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/john/16-25.htm">John 16:25</a></span><br />I have spoken these things to you in figures of speech. But the time is coming when I will no more <span class="boldtext">speak</span> to you in figures of speech, but will tell you plainly about the Father.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/john/16-29.htm">John 16:29</a></span><br />His disciples said to him, "Behold, now you <span class="boldtext">speak</span> plainly, and speak no figures of speech..<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/john/17-13.htm">John 17:13</a></span><br />And now come I to thee; and these things I <span class="boldtext">speak</span> in the world, that they might have my joy fulfilled in themselves.<br /><span class="source">(KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/john/19-10.htm">John 19:10</a></span><br />Pilate therefore said to him, "Aren't you speaking to me? Don't you know that I have power to release you, and have power to crucify you?"<br /><span class="source">(Root in WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/john/19-12.htm">John 19:12</a></span><br />At this, Pilate was seeking to release him, but the Jews cried out, saying, "If you release this man, you aren't Caesar's friend! Everyone who makes himself a king speaks against Caesar!"<br /><span class="source">(Root in WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/acts/1-4.htm">Acts 1:4</a></span><br />Being assembled together with them, he commanded them, "Don't depart from Jerusalem, but wait for the promise of the Father, which you heard from me.<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/acts/2-4.htm">Acts 2:4</a></span><br />They were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and began to <span class="boldtext">speak</span> with other languages, as the Spirit gave them the ability to speak.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><a href="/concordance/s/speak2.htm"></a><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/s/speak.htm">Speak</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/p/prophets.htm">Prophets (270 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