Strong's Lexicon blasphémos: Blasphemous, slanderous, reviling Original Word: βλάσφημος Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb βλασφημέω (blasphēmeō), which means "to speak evil of" or "to slander." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with blasphemy is נָקַב (naqab), which can mean "to curse" or "to blaspheme," as seen in Leviticus 24:11. Usage: The term "blasphémos" is used in the New Testament to describe speech or actions that are irreverent or disrespectful towards God, sacred things, or individuals. It conveys the idea of speaking evil or slandering, particularly in a way that defames or insults the divine. In a broader sense, it can also refer to any form of disrespectful or injurious speech against others. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, blasphemy was considered a serious offense, not only against deities but also against the social order and community values. In Jewish tradition, blasphemy was a grave sin, often associated with idolatry and punishable by death according to the Mosaic Law (Leviticus 24:16). The New Testament context reflects these cultural and religious sensitivities, emphasizing the gravity of speaking against God or His representatives. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 989 blásphēmos – what is blasphemous (reverses spiritual and moral realities). See 987 (blasphēmeō). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina comp. of a root of uncertain origin and phémé Definition slanderous, evil-speaking NASB Translation blasphemer (1), blasphemous (1), revilers (1), reviling (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 989: βλάσφημοςβλάσφημος, βλάσφημον (βλάξ sluggish, stupid, and φήμη speech, report (others, βλάπτω (which see) and φήμη)), speaking evil, slanderous, reproachful, railing, abusive: Acts 6:11 (ῤήματα βλάσφημα εἰς Μωυσῆν καί τόν Θεόν); (Acts 6:13 Rec. (ῤήματα βλάσφημα κατά τοῦ τόπου τοῦ ἁγίου)); 2 Peter 2:11 (see βλασφημία, a.); Revelation 13:5 (Lachmann); βλάσφημος as a substantive, a blasphemer: 1 Timothy 1:13; 2 Timothy 3:2. (Isaiah 66:3; Wis. 1:6; Sir. 3:16; 2 Macc. 9:28; ( Strong's Exhaustive Concordance blasphemous, slanderousFrom a derivative of blapto and pheme; scurrilious, i.e. Calumnious (against men), or (specially) impious (against God) -- blasphemer(-mous), railing. see GREEK blapto see GREEK pheme Forms and Transliterations βλασφημα βλάσφημα βλασφημοι βλάσφημοι βλασφημον βλάσφημον βλάσφημος blasphema blasphēma blásphema blásphēma blasphemoi blasphēmoi blásphemoi blásphēmoi blasphemon blasphēmon blásphemon blásphēmonLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Acts 6:11 Adj-ANPGRK: λαλοῦντος ῥήματα βλάσφημα εἰς Μωυσῆν NAS: him speak blasphemous words KJV: him speak blasphemous words against INT: speaking words blasphemous against Moses 1 Timothy 1:13 Adj-AMS 2 Timothy 3:2 Adj-NMP 2 Peter 2:11 Adj-AFS Strong's Greek 989 |
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