Bible Dictionary
Evil-speaking
Evil-speaking means speaking against others in a way that damages their reputation, including backbiting, slander, railing, and detraction. Scripture repeatedly forbids it as contrary to Christian conduct.
Biblical Usage
The New Testament repeatedly forbids evil-speaking and treats it as incompatible with Christian conduct. Believers are commanded to avoid such speech and to put away railing, blasphemy, and speaking against others.
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