Speaking not Preaching in Mark 2:2

In Mark 2:2 in the NET and several other versions the Greek laleis as “preach”:

“…and he preached the word to them.” (Mark 2:2 NET)

“…And he was preaching the word to them.” (Mark 2:2 ESV)

“…and he preached the word to them.” (Mark 2:2 NIV11)

However, the word does not mean “preach.” It means to “babble, chatter, speak.” The NRSV and others get this right:

“…and he was speaking the word to them.” (Mark 2:2 NRSV)

“…and he was speaking to them the word” (Mark 2:2 YLT)

“…and he began speaking the word to them.” (Mark 2:2 MOUNCE-NT)

“…and he–was–telling them the word.” (SIL Exegetical Commentary)

There are times that Jesus is announcing/proclaiming (Greek kērussō) the Good News, but in this case, the Greek has him speaking/telling/chatting with them about the message while sitting in a house.