Greek Word Study
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
G5587
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
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
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |