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The meaning of ψιθυρισμός

Understanding psithyrismós reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

whispering. - by implication, a slander - probably akin to ψεύδομαι) - whispering, i.e. secret detraction

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ψιθυρισμός

Phoneticpsith-oo-ris-mos'
Transliterationpsithyrismós
Grammar Code
G:N-M
Greek Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

whispering. - by implication, a slander - probably akin to ψεύδομαι) - whispering, i.e. secret detraction

Scripture References

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1 total references
ReferenceText
2 Corinthians 12:20

For I fear, lest, when I come, I shall not find you such as I would, and that I shall be found unto you such as ye would not: lest there be debates, envyings, wraths, strifes, backbitings, whisperings, swellings, tumults:

Word: ψιθυρισμός (psithyrismós)

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Most Frequent Book
2 Corinthians
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