The meaning of “βλασφημέω”
Understanding blasphēméō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
(speak) blaspheme(-er, -mously, -my), defame, rail on, revile, speak evil. - to vilify - specially, to speak impiously
βλασφημέω
(speak) blaspheme(-er, -mously, -my), defame, rail on, revile, speak evil. - to vilify - specially, to speak impiously
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 26:65 | “Then the high priest rent his clothes, saying, He hath spoken blasphemy; what further need have we of witnesses? behold, now ye have heard his blasphemy.” Word: βλασφημέω (blasphēméō) | |
| Luke 22:65 | “And many other things blasphemously spake they against him.” Word: βλασφημέω (blasphēméō) | |
| Acts 19:37 | “For ye have brought hither these men, which are neither robbers of churches, nor yet blasphemers of your goddess.” Word: βλασφημέω (blasphēméō) | |
| 1 Corinthians 10:30 | “For if I by grace be a partaker, why am I evil spoken of for that for which I give thanks?” Word: βλασφημέω (blasphēméō) | |
| Titus 3:2 | “To speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, but gentle, shewing all meekness unto all men.” Word: βλασφημέω (blasphēméō) |