en_tw/bible/other/gossip.md

# gossip, gossips, gossiper #

## Definition: ##

The term "gossip" refers to talking to people about someone else's personal affairs, usually in a negative and unproductive way. Often what is talked about has not been confirmed as true.

* The Bible says that spreading negative information about people is wrong. Gossip and slander are examples of this kind of negative speech.
* Gossip is harmful to the person being spoken about because it often hurts someone's relationships with other people.
  

(See also: [slander](../other/slander.md))

## Bible References: ##

* [1 Timothy 05:11-13](rc://en/tn/help/1ti/05/11)
* [2 Corinthians 12:20-21](rc://en/tn/help/2co/12/20)
* [Leviticus 19:15-16](rc://en/tn/help/lev/19/15)
* [Proverbs 16:27-28](rc://en/tn/help/pro/16/27)
* [Romans 01:29-31](rc://en/tn/help/rom/01/29)

## Word Data:##

* Strong's: H5372, H7400, G2636, G2637, G5397
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Update Links to RC format 2017-06-29 21:38:46 +00:00			`* [1 Timothy 05:11-13](rc://en/tn/help/1ti/05/11)`
			`* [2 Corinthians 12:20-21](rc://en/tn/help/2co/12/20)`
			`* [Leviticus 19:15-16](rc://en/tn/help/lev/19/15)`
			`* [Proverbs 16:27-28](rc://en/tn/help/pro/16/27)`
			`* [Romans 01:29-31](rc://en/tn/help/rom/01/29)`
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Strong's numbers added 2017-07-20 21:41:34 +00:00			`* Strong's: H5372, H7400, G2636, G2637, G5397`