881 B
881 B
gossip, gossips, gossiper, talk nonsense
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)
Bible References:
Word Data:
- Strong's: H5372, G2636, G539